Southern Methodist University
- Type:
- Private not-for-profit
- Programs:
- 4 years or more
Cost
- Cost / year
- $88,892
- Tuition & fees
- $69,722
- Avg. aid
- $37,410
- Receiving aid
- 71%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- SAT range
- 1340–1490
- ACT range
- 30–34
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 84%
- Median salary
- $61,050
- 1 yr after graduation
What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Southern Methodist University?
SMU has campus safety personnel and emergency-response resources. Its reported measures include round-the-clock patrols, emergency telephone or alarm devices, and electronically controlled residence-hall entrances.
Students should learn how to receive university emergency alerts, report an incident, and reach campus police or other responders before they need those services. SMU also publishes an annual security report under the federal Clery Act; it provides defined categories of reported incidents and campus-safety policies for specified years and locations. Those counts are useful context, but they do not capture every experience or establish that any person is free from risk. Sexual misconduct reporting and support options should be reviewed separately, including confidential resources where available.
Southern Methodist University Security
- 24h hotline
- Trained security
- Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
How Safe Is Southern Methodist University? - Crime Statistics
Southern Methodist University Criminal Offenses
Crime
Murder
Negligent manslaughter
Rape
Fondling
Incest
Statutory rape
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
Southern Methodist University VAWA Offenses
Crime
Domestic violence
Dating violence
Stalking
Southern Methodist University Criminal Arrests
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Southern Methodist University Criminal Disciplinary
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.
