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SMU is a private university in Dallas, Texas, with a liberal arts tradition and a global research focus. Learn about its academic programs, scholarships, campus life, news and events.
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Academics. From your very first semester at SMU, you have...
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Academics. As a nationally ranked research university with a...
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Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement...
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A nationally ranked private university located near the...
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Visit SMU – in-person or virtually. Whether you want to...
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Scholarships and Financial Aid. You’re bright and...
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SMU’s tree-lined campus is located in the residential...
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Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private research university in University Park, Texas, with a satellite campus in Taos County, New Mexico. SMU was founded on April 17, 1911, by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South —now part of the United Methodist Church —in partnership with Dallas civic leaders.
- Large suburb, 234 acres (0.95 km²)
- Peruna
- 12,373 (fall 2020)
- R. Gerald Turner
SMU is a private university in Dallas, Texas, founded by The United Methodist Church. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in seven schools and ranks #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
Southern Methodist University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #89. Its tuition and fees are $64,460. Despite its name, this private university in...
Academics. SMU’s strength lies in fusing teaching and research into breakthrough academic experiences. This balance is rare among national institutions, yet fitting for a university like SMU that values balance and breadth in education.
