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Southern Methodist University - Main Campus

Dallas, TX4 years

School Type: Private Nonprofit

Online + Campus

Religious Affiliation: United Methodist

Accredited: Yes

Website: https://www.smu.edu/

SMU’s DataScience@SMU program blends specialized technical skills with business acumen, offering diverse career opportunities. Its higher tuition rate is somewhat balanced by the competitive advantage and salaries for data scientists.

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Southern Methodist University Quick Facts

Admission Rate

53.13% of applicants were admitted in the last academic year, indicating a moderately selective admissions process.

53.13%

Graduation Rate

82.41% of students graduated within the expected timeframe, reflecting strong student engagement and support.

82.41%

In-state Tuition

The average tuition for full-time students is $60,236 per academic year.

$60,236

Out-of-State Tuition

The average tuition for full-time students is $60,236 per academic year.

$60,236

School Size

Our school has a total enrollment of 6,894 students, providing a vibrant and diverse community.

6,894

Average Earnings

Graduates report an average earning of $77,900in their first year after graduation.

$77,900

Admissions Overview

Admission Rate Overall53.13%
ACT Scores Midpoint Math31
SAT Scores Average OverallNot Provided
SAT Scores Midpoint Math725
ACT Scores Midpoint English34
ACT Scores Midpoint Writing9
SAT Scores Midpoint Writing645
ACT Scores Midpoint Cumulative33
SAT Scores Midpoint Critical Reading700

Southern Methodist University Financial Aid & Loans

Student Loans

Federal Loan Rate
22.02%
Loan Principal
$15,311
Students with Any Loan
87.557%

Median Debt

Completers Overall
$19,500
Non-completers
$7000

Median Debt by Income

Income 0 - 30,000
$17,000
Income 30,001 - 75,000
$17,500
Income > 75,000
$14,000

Median Debt by Student Type

Dependent Students
$15,000
Independent Students
$17,845
Pell Grant Recipients
$18,000
No Pell Grant
$13,000

Median Debt by Gender

Female Students
$16,000
Male Students
$14,500

Median Debt by Generation

First Generation Students
$17,750
Non-First Generation Students
$14,000

Southern Methodist University Student Demographics & Diversity

Student Demographics

A breakdown of student population by race.

Student Size: 6,894+

62.7%
13.7%
8.4%
4.8%
4.4%
4.3%
1.3%
0.3%
0.0%

Southern Methodist University Graduate Earnings

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Mean Earnings by Bracket

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