Southern Methodist University

6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas

#1001-1200 QS Global World Ranking
PrivateStatus
Very HighResearch Output
10,207Total Students
965Faculty
859Int'l Students

About

SMU is celebrating the centennial of its founding in 1911 and its opening in 1915. As SMU enters a second century of achievement, it is recognized as a university of increasing national prominence.SMU prepares students for leadership in their professions and in their communities. The University’s location near the heart of Dallas – a thriving center of commerce and culture – offers students enriching experiences on campus and beyond. Relationships in the Dallas area provide a platform for launching careers throughout the world.The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through seven schools. The learning environment includes opportunities for research, community service, internships, mentoring and study abroad.

SMU was founded by what is now The United Methodist Church, in partnership with civic leaders, and was shaped by the entrepreneurial spirit of the region. The University is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About

University highlights

2012
#601+
2014
#651-700
2015
#651-700
2016
#701+
2017
#701+
2018
#701-750
2019
#651-700
2020
#701-750
2021
#701-750
2022
#801-1000
2023
#801-1000
2024
#1001-1200
2025
#1001-1200

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Student & Staff

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Total students

10,207

PG students

32%

UG students

68%

International students

859

PG students

67%

UG students

33%

Total faculty staff

965

Int'l staff

Domestic staff

913

Total students

10,207

PG students

32%

UG students

68%

International students

859

PG students

67%

UG students

33%

Total faculty staff

965

Domestic staff

913

Int'l staff

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Scholarships

Offered

Yes

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