Southern Methodist University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Southern Methodist University has maintained an overall acceptance rate of 61.2% for both the 2023 and 2024 application years, accepting 9,240 and 9,257 applicants, respectively, from over 15,000 submissions. In contrast, the acceptance rate was significantly lower at 52.3% for the 2022 application year, showcasing a notable increase in acceptance rates in the past two years. This upward trend continues from previous years, with acceptance rates fluctuating between 47.3% in 2019 and 53.1% in 2021, indicating a broader shift towards a more favorable admissions landscape recently at SMU.