Compare Southern Methodist University’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Southern Methodist University’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does SMU compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Low	D+	908 of 1,472
Region (Southwest)	Best	A-	65 of 401
State (Texas)	Fair	C-	40 of 67

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	47.3%	A	302 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,390	A+	69 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1440	A+	69 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	11 : 1	B+	840 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	66.2%	B+	933 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$13,959	A+	19 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$18,178	A	324 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	91.0%	A	261 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	81.2%	A	293 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Worse Than Expected	D-	1,630 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$68,000	A+	101 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$8,115	A+	119 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$78,000	A+	139 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$8,115	A+	119 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	2.7%	A-	519 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Good	B-	1,635 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A+	160 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Best	A	143 of 3,452

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