Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1340 and 1490 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 33
Popular programs at Southern Methodist University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 290 | |
| 2 | Economics. | 160 | |
| 3 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 120 | |
| 4 | Psychology, General. | 103 | |
| 5 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 97 | |
| 6 | Computer Science. | 90 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 89 | |
| 8 | Mathematics. | 82 | |
| 9 | Marketing. | 81 | |
| 10 | Accounting and Related Services. | 75 | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 55 | |
| 12 | Statistics. | 52 | |
| 13 | Real Estate. | 51 | |
| 14 | Political Science and Government. | 49 | |
| 15 | Mechanical Engineering. | 47 | |
| 16 | Operations Research. | 45 | |
| 17 | Public Policy Analysis. | 44 | |
| 18 | Journalism. | 42 | |
| 19 | Communication and Media Studies. | 41 | |
| 20 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 40 |
Showing top 20 of 53 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Methodist University?
Southern Methodist University has an acceptance rate of 63% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Southern Methodist University?
Admitted students at Southern Methodist University typically score between 1340 and 1490 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Southern Methodist University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Southern Methodist University is approximately $40,892 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Methodist University?
4-year graduation rate data for Southern Methodist University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.