Access SMU: Empowering world changers for Texas
A new initiative to help exceptional students from Texas who receive federal Pell Grants and SMU merit scholarships pursue their college dreams.
Go for big dreams
SMU has launched Access SMU – additional merit scholarships – beginning with Texas students to meet full need for high-achieving scholars who receive federal Pell Grants and SMU merit scholarships. Regardless of financial background, the dream of pursuing an exceptional college education at SMU is fully within reach. At SMU, we welcome your ideas, passion and drive that help make our community strong. Our rigorous academics with distinguished faculty, incredible campus experiences and lifelong connections will launch your successful future.
- • Enter SMU as a full-time, first-year student directly from high school.
- • Qualify for and receive a federal Pell Grant. 1, 2
- • Receive a Founders', Second Century, Distinguished or Provost academic scholarship from SMU.
- • Have a permanent home address in Texas. 2
- • Submit the FAFSA and CSS: Profile. 2
1. Students and families with a negative Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) are not eligible for this program.
2. Additional qualifications and verification may be required.
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SMU community
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#1
SMU is the highest-ranking national university in DFW
(U.S. News & World Report 2024) -
Top 1%
of the country for liberal arts/sciences/humanities students pursuing a bachelor’s degree
(College Factual 2024) -
Top 7%
of colleges with the highest paid graduates
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11,842 student enrollment
7,115 undergraduate/4,727 graduate (Fall 2023)
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35% students of color
(Fall 2023 undergraduate and graduate)
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136,000+ alumni worldwide,
61,000+ alumni in DFW
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94%
of Cox School of Business Class of 2023 graduates had jobs around the time of graduation with an average starting salary of $76,700 per year.
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34%
of Lyle School engineering students are women.
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100+
SMU Simmons School Sport Management students participate each year in over 100 experiential learning internships and work experiences at major sport franchises, leagues and conferences.
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Nearly 90%
of SMU graduates have jobs or are in grad school six months after graduation.
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Access top employers
Multiple career centers help with pursuing internships or landing a job.
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200+ student organizations
where you can lead, serve and grow.