For the application year 2024, Southern Methodist University (SMU) has an impressive Regular Decision acceptance rate of 61.1%, with 8,897 out of 14,565 applicants admitted. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, 2023, when the acceptance rate was 52.2% with 7,036 accepted applicants from 13,483. The trend shows a rising acceptance rate over the past few years, including 51.7% in 2022 and 46.5% in 2021, indicating a more favorable admission landscape for prospective students at SMU.