Southern Methodist University, TX
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Southern Methodist University Rankings
Affordability15
Selectivity83
Retention79
Graduation67
Earnings79
Diversity55
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southern Methodist University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education1%
Engineering9%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics7%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Southern Methodist University
51%
Admission Rate
700
Median SAT Math
670
Median SAT Reading
31
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)650–750
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)630–710
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)29–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southern Methodist University
$54K
In-State Tuition
$54K
Out-of-State Tuition
$72K
Average Total Cost
$37K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $29K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $28K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $44K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southern Methodist University
24%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
75%
Repayment Rate
$218
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 33% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 80% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 82% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southern Methodist University
91%
Retention Rate
16%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 79% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 79% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 77% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 61% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 75% | 36% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 80% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southern Methodist University
93%
Employment Rate
$54K
Median Salary
$34K
25 Pctl Salary
$79K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $34K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $54K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $79K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $94K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $54K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $55K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $61K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southern Methodist University
6,448
Undergraduates
86%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
5,170
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 38% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
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