by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at SMU will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at SMU this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 6,479 undergraduate students at Southern Methodist University is 1,152 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 11 to 1 which places Southern Methodist University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Southern Methodist University , there are 11 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (66.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Southern Methodist University compares to the national average
Southern Methodist University offers 83 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 59 majors within 23 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Southern Methodist University awarded 2,004 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 0 | 287 | 287 |
| Economics | 0 | 165 | 165 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 109 | 109 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 0 | 98 | 98 |
| Health & Physical Education | 0 | 86 | 86 |
Find out what Southern Methodist University's top fields of study and majors are