2009-10
Compendium

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

DALLAS, TEXAS 75275-0174
www.smu.edu

Admission Requirements:

 

          SAT I or ACT

          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   Including Algebra II

          Social Studies    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
         $35,160             $50,806            *$39,860

                   *Plus transportation appropriate to city of residence

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: May 1
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