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Southern Methodist University — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

Southern Methodist University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in Texas. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

63.4%

moderately selective

SAT median

1428

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 63/100; Denied 37/100
  • Admitted 63/100
  • Denied 37/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 670-740. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 670-750. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 30-34. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 63.4%. Most selective 0%–10% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% ► Moderately selective 50%–75% 63.4% Open 75%–100%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 56.2%, Hispanic 17.7%, Asian 8.3%, Black 5.5%, Two or more 4.7%, Non-resident 3.8%, Unknown 3.4%, Native 0.3%, Pacific Islander 0.1%. 56.2% 17.7% White 56.2% Hispanic 17.7% Asian 8.3% Black 5.5% Two or more 4.7% Non-resident 3.8% Unknown 3.4% Native 0.3% Pacific Islander 0.1%

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