Southern Methodist University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Average High School GPA: 3.61–3.95 (unweighted)
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1360–1490
ACT Range: 30–34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 6,710
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Political Leaning: Moderate
Tuition & Fees: $64,460
Room & Board: $18,450
Total Estimated Cost: $86,350 per year
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia., SMU Undergraduate Costs, CollegeData
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Location & Setting
City, State: Dallas, Texas
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: South
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 48°F (9°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 87°F (31°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 38 inches (965 mm)
Nearest Airport: Dallas Love Field (DAL) — Approximately 4 miles (10-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @smu
Twitter: @SMU
Facebook: Southern Methodist University
LinkedIn: Southern Methodist University
YouTube: SMU
TikTok: @smu
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center
Men’s Head Coach: Greg Rhodenbaugh
Women’s Head Coach: Ozzie Quevedo
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #35
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #11 in ACC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #55
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #14 in ACC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#91 in National Universities (tie)
#125 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#99
#61
In Private Colleges
#73
In Research Universities
#22
In The South
#240
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A
Diversity: A-
Athletics: A-
Professors: A+
Dorms: B+
Student Life: A+
Value: B-
Campus: A+
Party Scene: A+
Location: A+
Campus Food: A-
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #78 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #138 of 1,332
Get Recruited!
Complete the university swimming and diving
recruiting questionnaire and email the coach.