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Life in Dallas

At SMU, Dallas is your classroom. You do you, boldly, in this vibrant community that embraces a world of ideas and backgrounds and offers access to top employers, more than 20 Fortune 500 company headquarters and thousands of internship opportunities.

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Sports & Outdoors

A thriving metropolis with pro sports and easy access to nature

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The Dallas area is among the best cities for jobs (WalletHub 2025)

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Whether you are interested in business, art or research, Dallas is the perfect place to start your career.

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Academics

From your very first semester at SMU, you have access to everything that defines the signature ��ҽ�experience: research opportunities in a variety of disciplines, outstanding faculty who love to mentor, advisors who will help you navigate your academics, business pitch competitions to start a company and so much more.

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Highest Paid Graduates

��ҽ�alumni are among the highest paid graduates across a range of fields (College Factual 2025)

11:1

Student-to-faculty ratio with more professors per student than the national average.

Top 20%

Of national universities ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

First-Rate Facilities

As a comprehensive research institution, ��ҽ�has an unbelievable number of facilities to support your work.

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Life on Campus

Mustangs thrive on more than a century of spirit and traditions. Feel at home in any of our 11 Residential Commons – your instant campus family. Here, academic focus, lifelong friendships, and social and leadership opportunities add up to an unforgettable college experience.

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Spirit & Traditions

A legacy of spirit, tradition and pride
Health & Safety

Day or night, a safe ride home

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Welcome to our vibrant community, where relationships matter – faculty who will encourage you to think big, friends who will have your back, and alumni who will help you get a foot in the door.

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Paying for SMU

We automatically consider you for academic awards after you apply for admission. We work hard to address your unique financial circumstances by partnering with you to explore a combination of federal, state and SMU-funded awards.

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$203 M+

��ҽ�awarded more than $203 million in scholarships and grants last year.

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About 74% of students receive scholarships and/or financial aid.

73%

With plenty of aid options available, most students graduate without debt.

What types of financial aid are available?

Types of aid include scholarships, loans, grants, student employment, SMU or federal government funded financial aid programs, and veteran benefits. Our office is happy to talk with you about any of these options.

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