Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private research university located in College Park, Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

The school was founded on April 17, 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church of the South in cooperation with Dallas municipal leaders.

It was originally planned to officially open in 1913, but due to delays in the construction of the school's first building, classes did not begin until 1915.

In 1987, the school was "death penalty" by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) due to multiple serious violations of the American football program in recruiting players. The school was disqualified from the 1987 and most of the 1988 seasons and was banned from participating in bowl games and all televised sports events for two years.

In 2008, the school was selected as the site of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and the George W. Bush Policy Institute.

School size

Number of students: In the fall of 2022, the school has a total of 12,053 students, including 7,056 undergraduates and 6,056 graduate students. 4,997 people.

Number of teachers: In the fall of 2019, the school had 1,151 teaching staff, including 754 full-time teachers.

Campus area: The campus covers an area of ​​234 acres.

Educational resources

Professional settings: The school has 8 colleges, offering more than 32 doctoral degree programs and more than 120 master's degree programs, covering many fields such as business, humanities, law, engineering, art, and education.

Teaching facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, including libraries, laboratories, museums, etc.

Teaching features

Emphasis on practical teaching: Through internships, projects, experiments, etc., students can apply theoretical knowledge to practical operations and improve their employment competitiveness.

Focus on interdisciplinary research: Encourage students and teachers to conduct interdisciplinary research and learning, and cultivate students' innovative ability and comprehensive quality.

Campus Life

Student Organizations: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects, providing students with a rich choice of extracurricular activities, helping students to expand their interests, make friends and improve their comprehensive qualities.

Campus Activities: The school often holds various campus activities, such as concerts, drama performances, sports competitions, cultural festivals, etc., providing students with a platform to show themselves and communicate and interact.

School Rankings

In the 2024 edition of the "Best Colleges" ranking of "U.S. News & World Report", the school ranked 89th among national universities.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate: Students applying for undergraduate studies need to submit high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements and other materials, and need to take standardized tests such as SAT or ACT. The school's acceptance rate for the class of 2024 is 52%, with an SAT score range of 1370-1510, an ACT score range of 31-34, and an average high school GPA of 3.7.

Graduate students: Students applying for graduate school need to submit undergraduate transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, resumes and other materials, and need to take corresponding standardized tests, such as GRE, GMAT, etc. The specific requirements vary depending on the major.

Tuition and funding

Tuition: In 2023-2024, the school's tuition and fees are $64,460.

Funding: The school provides students with a variety of financial aid methods, including scholarships, grants, loans, etc. About 72% of students graduate without any student debt.