Dallas, Texas · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private institution in Dallas, Texas. The listed annual cost before aid is about $86,090. It reports aid for 64.2% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$86,090Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
64.2%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$43,760An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
61.224%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
1001-1200 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
Know which choices restrict you—and when each item is due.
Binding: enroll if admitted and the aid offer is workable.
Nonbinding application plan.
Nonbinding application plan.
Nonbinding application plan.
November 1
November 1
January 15
January 15
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
Test-optional
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- 660–750
- EBRW middle 50%
- 660–730
- SAT submitted
- 17%
SAT/ACT is optional. SMU states that merit consideration does not depend on submitting scores and describes superscoring.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Official review still needed
English-test requirements have not been confirmed here. Check accepted exams, minimum scores, curriculum-based waivers, and whether official scores are required with the application.
Scholarships to check
1 named option
President's Scholarship
Full TuitionHow to apply: Requires application
Confirmed by an official source.Bangladesh applicant lens
What this information means
Treat affordability as a first filter
The listed price is high enough that a Bangladeshi applicant needing substantial support should confirm international need-based aid or named scholarships before investing heavily in the application.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
64.2% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
Verify these before the college enters your final list.
- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 18.6°C; January is typically the coldest month and August the warmest.
Campus safety
Review the college's official annual security report and compare definitions, campus size, and reporting years.
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
Southern Methodist University is a private institution located in Dallas, Texas. The campus setting is suburb: large and it is a L (10K-20K) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $90,102 per year, approximately 64% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $43,760. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 61%.