Southern Methodist University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

Southern Methodist University had a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 60.7% for the application year 2024, with 9,257 of 15,245 applicants being offered admission. This rate remains stable compared to the previous year, 2023, which also recorded an acceptance rate of 61.2% with 9,240 admitted out of 15,092 applicants. Historical data shows a significant increase in acceptance rates from 47.3% in 2019 and consistent rates in the low 50s from 2020 to 2022, indicating that SMU’s admissions process has become more welcoming in recent years. The overall trend points to a more favorable landscape for applicants as acceptance rates have generally improved over the past five years.