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Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University (United States). Application deadline January 15, 2027 (ED2, Fall 2027 entry). Admit rate 63.3% (fall 2024). Estimated annual cost $89,602 (2024–25). US News #85 (tie). 90 undergraduate and 100 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

  • ED: November 1, 2026 (closed)
  • EA: November 1, 2026 (closed)
  • ED2: January 15, 2027
  • RD: January 15, 2027

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

  • Fall 2024 entering class: 15,245 applicants, 9,657 admitted (63.3%).
  • Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1340–1490, ACT 30–34.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

  • 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $89,602 (tuition and fees $67,040; housing and food $19,064; books and supplies $800; other expenses $2,698).
  • Undergraduate application fee: $60.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Southern Methodist University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). ED2: January 15, 2027. RD: January 15, 2027.

What is the admission rate at Southern Methodist University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 15,245 applicants, 9,657 admitted (63.3%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1340–1490, ACT 30–34.

How much does it cost to attend Southern Methodist University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $89,602 (tuition and fees $67,040; housing and food $19,064; books and supplies $800; other expenses $2,698). Undergraduate application fee: $60.

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