2011-12
Compendium

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

DALLAS, TEXAS 75275-0174
www.smu.edu

Admission Requirements:

 

          SAT or ACT (ACT writing test not required)

          Counselor recommendation

          Teacher recommendation

          Personal essay

          Review of high school curriculum, including extracurricular

          activities, grade point average, class rank, and the following

          minimum course units:

          English           4

          Math              3   Algebra I, II, Geometry

          Social Sciences   3

          Foreign Language  2   Consecutive

          Science           3   Two of which must be a lab science

Deadline for Application for Admission:

• Early action - November 1
• Regular decision - January 15;
• Rolling decision (on a

space available basis) - March 15

Dormitories Available for all first-year students

Costs:

     Tuition and Fees    Resident Budget    Commuting Budget
         $39,430             $56,266             $50,490

Financial Aid:

Requirements to apply for financial aid:

• FAFSA form and CSS Profile

Types of financial aid available:

• University merit scholarships,
• without regard to need
• University parent/student loan program
• University need-based grants
• Tuition Equalization Grants
• All federal grant, loan, and work-study programs
• Priority deadline for Financial Aid need-based consideration: April 15
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