Southern Methodist University, TX
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
49%
Tuition
$50,358
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#61 in National Universities
Scholarships
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$7,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The International Baccalaureate Scholarship is awarded to students who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. This scholarship is renewable for up to eight terms or until graduation, whichever comes first. Recipient must maintain a SMU cumulative GPA of 3.000 and full-time enrollment each term.
BBA Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1500
Required Act
33
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
BBA Scholars are pre-selected for Cox admission based on their application for admission to SMU and academic performance prior to entering SMU. This program includes the top tier of business students. Fall 2016 BBA Scholars had an average SAT of 1460 (equivalent to a 1500 on new SAT), average ACT of 33 and very competitive grades in the most rigorous curriculum at their high school. Students are notified of their selection for the BBA Scholars Program shortly after receiving acceptance to SMU in their senior year of high school. As BBA Scholars, they participate in the normal SMU/Cox curriculum, but have the added advantages of Cox admission in the first year, Cox scholarships, early access to Cox Advising & Career Services, and special programs and events designed exclusively for Business Scholars.
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$22,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The Deans' Scholarship is awarded to those students who have demonstrated outstanding academic success throughout high school ? most importantly by presenting a combination of high school grades and standardized test scores that together place them among the top students applying to SMU each year. Students selected as Deans' Scholars are recognized as potential leaders in the classroom at SMU. This designation is based on information submitted in the application for admission and may be updated by sending additional SAT or ACT scores directly from The College Board or ACT, Inc. respectively.
Dedman College Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The Dedman College Scholars program is designed to enrich the University's intellectual life by providing unique learning opportunities for selected academically strong students seeking a major in Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. The program offers scholarship support, an actively engaged community of peers, and close faculty guidance and mentoring.
Discovery Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$9,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The Discovery Scholarship is awarded to those students with an indicated primary academic interest in one of the STEM disciplines. This award is stackable with the Academic Achievement Scholarships, up to but not exceeding full tuition and fees.
DISD Mustang Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
An SMU education could be within your reach through the SMU Mustang Scholars program. Tuition and fees will be paid for academically competitive students who are selected Mustang Scholars. The program is currently available to Dallas Independent School District students exclusively.
Hilltop Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The Hilltop Scholars Program (HSP) is offered to students who have high academic ability and have indicated leadership and community service qualities through their applications for admission to SMU. Hilltop Scholars are given the opportunity to join other first-year students who want to do well academically and take an active part in the larger university community. They enroll in writing courses together and have the opportunity to take other multi-disciplinary honors courses with smaller class sizes and greater access to one-on-one time with faculty members. Admitted students are automatically reviewed and notified by mail of their invitation to join the Program.
Hunt Leadership Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt Leadership Scholars Program is awarded to students with extraordinary leadership qualities and strong academic performance. The award is full tuition and fees, less the amount of tuition and fees at the leading public university in the recipient?s state of residency, plus study abroad. An additional essay is required.
J. Lindsay Embrey Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2000 to $5000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
J. Lindsay Embrey Scholarships are awarded every year to the top pre-engineering students of the admitted class. The Lyle School of Engineering aims to help students develop who will make a difference in the world. We are looking for academically gifted students who have made an impact in their local community and want to use engineering as a way to tackle society?s most audacious problems. This award is stackable with the Academic Achievement Scholarships, up to but not exceeding full tuition and fees.
Lyle Engineering Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The Lyle Engineering Scholars Program is offered every year to a select group of top engineering students in every admitted class. The Lyle Scholarship is the most prestigious merit-based award recognizing students who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Those considered for the Lyle Scholarship rank in the top of their class and demonstrate exceptional academic backgrounds along with records of service to their schools and communities. This award is stackable with the Academic Achievement Scholarships, up to but not exceeding full tuition and fees.
President?s Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The President?s Scholars Program is awarded to students who have shown exemplary academic and leadership skills. The award provides full tuition and fees as well as study abroad. Students who live on campus also receive a scholarship for room and board. For consideration for the President?s Scholarships, the highest academic awards given by the University, students must have exceptional achievement on the SAT or ACT and in their high school curriculum. Admitted students are automatically reviewed; students invited to interview will be notified in the spring
Robert H. Dedman SMU Scholarship For North Dallas High School Graduates
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The Robert H. Dedman SMU scholarship program was established to award the top scholars at North Dallas High School. The endowment fund, created by Mr. Dedman due to his generosity and appreciation of the education afforded him by his high school, provides a full tuition & fees, room and board scholarship for two students that matriculate from North Dallas High School to Southern Methodist University.
ROTC Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
Air Force ROTC is hosted through the University of North Texas. Army ROTC is hosted through the University of Texas at Arlington. Students receiving full tuition and fees ROTC scholarships will NOT be eligible to receive additional SMU merit aid.
Second Century Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The Second Century Scholars provides merit based scholarships to students whose academic and leadership experience demonstrate their ability to contribute to the SMU community. This is awarded to incoming first-year students based on a holistic review of the SMU Application
National Merit And National Achievement Scholarships
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
National Merit and National Achievement Scholarships are awarded to those students who have been named National Merit or Achievement Finalists, receiving up to $5,000 annually. To qualify, students must designate SMU as their first choice school with the National Merit Corporation by the final deadline set by National Merit.
Meadows Artistic Merit Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
Meadows Artistic Merit Scholarship
Entering first-year and transfer students majoring in Music, Dance, Theatre, Art, and Film & Media Arts (B.F.A.) who have been admitted to SMU and to Meadows via audition or portfolio submission are considered for renewable artistic merit scholarships. Scholarship selection is based on audition performance or quality of portfolio. A separate application is not required for Meadows Artistic Merit scholarship consideration. Award amounts vary by discipline. Minors (Music, Dance, Art) are not considered for artistic scholarships.
Meadows Scholars Program
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1410
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 600-690
SAT Writing 600-690
Description
The Meadows Scholars Program provides renewable scholarships to a group of 20-25 first-year students who have demonstrated high achievement in both the arts and academics, as well as the greatest potential for success. First-year students who have been admitted to SMU and indicate on their SMU admissions is awarded to that they plan to major in any of the performing, visual or communication arts disciplines within Meadows are considered for this award based on academic and artistic merit. Selection for this highly competitive scholarship is determined using SMU admissions is awarded to information. Artistic merit is also considered for accepted students based on their performing arts audition or visual arts portfolio review.
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