Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas

Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.69

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Southern Methodist University is a private research university in University Park, Texas, near Dallas, founded in 1911 through a partnership between the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and Dallas civic leaders. Although currently non-sectarian and open to students of all religious affiliations, it is affiliated historically with the United Methodist Church and is classified as an R1 doctoral university. Its…

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Ranked #88 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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Ranked #103 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #111 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #397 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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Tuition — In-State

6425 Boaz St, Dallas, Texas, 75275-0221

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