Southern Methodist University admitted 63% of applicants for fall 2024 (9,657 of 15,245, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1340–1490.
The numbers
Applied
15,245
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
30–34
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
18%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$60
waivers exist
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Can I get into Southern Methodist University?
63% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1340–1490 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
15,245 applied, 9,657 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Southern Methodist University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Southern Methodist University's fall 2027 rule yet. Southern Methodist University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Southern Methodist University's acceptance rate?
Southern Methodist University admitted 63% of applicants for fall 2024 (9,657 of 15,245, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Southern Methodist University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1340–1490. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
