Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$65,556
Acceptance Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
83%
Annual Tuition
$64,460
At a Glance
Total Students
7,106
Retention Rate
90%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
22%
Median Debt
$19,500
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
Southern Methodist University is a private, non-profit institution with 7,106 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 61.2% and a graduation rate of 82.8%. The retention rate is 89.6%. The in-state tuition is $64,460.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $67,114. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $65,556. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $78,354. The median debt is $19,500, and 21.7% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$67k
1 YEAR
$66k
5 YEARS
$78k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Southern Methodist University alumni earn a median salary of $67,114. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $65,556. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $78,354. The median debt for graduates is $19,500.
Southern Methodist University has an 89.6% retention rate and an 82.8% graduation rate. The university has a 61.2% acceptance rate. The in-state tuition is $64,460, and 21.7% of students receive financial aid.
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Campus Location
Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX 75275-0221
Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, Texas. The campus is in a suburban setting.