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Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    82%
  • Majors Available
    138
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Retention Rate
    91%

AP Credit Policy

SMU grants credit and placement for Advanced Placement examinations taken in high school according to a yearly updated table published on the Registrar's Office website. Credit is awarded only for exams taken while in high school. AP test scores are evaluated and SMU test credit is assigned based on the articulation policies in effect for the term students matriculate to the University, regardless of when the test was taken. Students may not receive credit for an AP exam and a college course covering the same subject matter; i.e., the course equivalency is only awarded once. Credit granted by SMU is not considered resident credit and does not count towards the resident hours required for an SMU degree.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program
  • Weekend College

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