Southern Methodist University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Southern Methodist University (SMU) has experienced a notable increase in its acceptance rate over recent years. For the application year 2024, the overall acceptance rate stands at 61.2%, which is a significant rise from 52.7% in 2023 and 52.3% in 2022. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate remains strong at 65.1%, while the Regular Decision (RD) rate is slightly lower at 61.1%. This upward trend in acceptance rates highlights SMU's evolving applicant pool dynamics and may indicate a broader shift in competitive admissions trends.

Year	Total Applicants	Total Admits	RD Acceptance Rate	EA Acceptance Rate	Overall Acceptance Rate
2024	15,092	9,240	61.1%	65.1%	61.2%
2023	14,010	7,379	52.2%	65.1%	52.7%
2022	16,150	8,439	51.7%	65.1%	52.3%
2021	14,000	6,601	46.5%	65.1%	47.1%

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