Southern Methodist University

6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas

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

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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

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.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 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

Student & Staff

Total students
10,207

32%
68%

International students
859

67%
33%

Total faculty staff
965

52
913

Total students
10,207

32%
68%

International students
859

67%
33%

Total faculty staff
965

913
52
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Southern Methodist University,

6425 Boaz Lane , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75205

144 Heroy Science Hall 3225 Daniel Avenue, P O Box 750332,

144 Heroy Science Hall 3225 Daniel Avenue, P O Box 750332 , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

3300 Dyer Street, Umphrey Lee Center,

3300 Dyer Street, Umphrey Lee Center , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

3300 University Blvd., Carr Collins Building,

3300 University Blvd., Carr Collins Building , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

5 Dallas Hall 3225 University Boulevard, P O Box 750435,

5 Dallas Hall 3225 University Boulevard, P O Box 750435 , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

Carr Collins Building, 3300 University Boulevard SMU PO Box 750117,

Carr Collins Building, 3300 University Boulevard SMU PO Box 750117 , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

Division of Theatre,

Division of Theatre , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

Hyer Hall 6424 Hilltop Lane,

Hyer Hall 6424 Hilltop Lane , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

Hyer Hall Rm 207,

Hyer Hall Rm 207 , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

P O Box 750133,

P O Box 750133 , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

P O Box 750333,

P O Box 750333 , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

PO Box 750176,

PO Box 750176 , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75275

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