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We're counting down the days until we officially join the Atlantic Coast Conference alongside some of the country's most prestigious universities and colleges.
Unleash your potential in a vibrant community that uniquely positions you for limitless opportunities. The optimistic outlook of Dallas is at the heart of SMU, and our enterprising spirit has helped shape Dallas into a global gateway for people of all backgrounds who want to change the world.
With Dallas as your classroom, get excited about how far you can go when you go all in!
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Explore the Hilltop – from the resources that drive academic success and the spirit and traditions that energize student life to ways to get involved on campus, how you can stay active, and so much more!
See why applying to SMU is the first step in making your college experience one that defines your future success.
SMU ranked in the “Best National Universities” in the 2022 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges”.
Three out of every four undergraduate students receive scholarships and/or financial aid. With plenty of financial aid options available, 72% of students graduate without any student debt at all.
The Dallas area was named best big city for jobs by Forbes. SMU integrates internships and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom so you build experience before applying for a job.
Opal Lee, known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University on May 11, 2024. At 97 years old, she stood proudly in SMU's brilliant academic robes before thousands of graduates and their families, becoming a Mustang and further cementing her legacy.
SMU dedicated the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle, the new home of the Cox School of Business. Thanks to our community of donors, the new and renovated facilities create optimal spaces to inspire students, welcome visitors and enhance collaboration and community..
The governing body of SMU oversees and aligns the University’s strategic direction, educational policy, finances and operations with its charitable mission.
Linda Wertheimer Hart ’65 and Milledge (Mitch) A. Hart III gift $1 million to SMU. Honoring the achievements of renowned public servant and presidential history enthusiast David Gergen, the Harts’ gift will further the educational, archival and collaborative efforts of the SMU Center for Presidential History, enhancing the study of U.S. presidential history at SMU.
Families come in all shapes and sizes and so does creativity. The Meadows Museum and Highland Park Library invite kids and their grown-ups to join us on the first Saturday of the month to get creative together. Each session includes story time by Highland Park Library and an art project facilitated by Meadows Museum staff and SMU student Museum Experience Ambassadors. This program is designed for children ages four to six, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult over the age of 18. Space is limited and advance registration required.
