Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
12,385
Total Number of Undergrads
6,908
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
55%
20-39 Students
27%
40-99 Students
16%
100+ Students
1%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
81%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
66%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
47%
52%
Ethnicity

African American
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
White
69%
Hispanic
9%
Multi-Racial
1%

What Students Are Saying

Some of the intro classes can be rather monotonous and easy, but the professors try their hardest to make them interesting. All my professors have a large number of office hours (some as many as 6-8 hours per week) and are extremely accessible if you fall behind in class. The school accepts credit for AP and dual-credit/dual-enrolled courses so it is likely that you will not be stuck in a class below your academic level.
Dylan from Indiana
SMU encourages its students to strive for perfection in all that they do. It has high expectations for its students so academics is at the top of the priority list. Classes are not impossible however. The professors do an excellent job covering the material and accommodating special needs of students. The professors are also excellent at making the students aware of their expectations, allowing the students to succeed through hard work.
Katherine from Renton, WA
Classes are challenging, but not impossible to manage.
Sophie