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A nationally ranked private university located near the heart of Dallas, SMU is a distinguished center for global research with a liberal arts tradition.
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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.
At SMU, Dallas is your classroom. You do you, boldly, in this vibrant community that embraces a world of ideas and backgrounds and offers access to top employers, more than 20 Fortune 500 company headquarters and thousands of internship opportunities. Explore Life in Dallas.
Find everything you need to know about Southern Methodist University (SMU), including tuition & financial aid, student life, application info, academics & more.
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU is a private university in Dallas, Texas, with a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2024 and offers opportunities for research, community service, internships and study abroad.
We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for admission to the next great class of world changers. To begin your journey to the Hilltop, please start a new application below. For more information on the steps required to become a Mustang, please visit smu.edu/apply.