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Acceptance Rate History
Southern Methodist University
TX · Current rate: 61%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61.22% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 52.25% | 16,150 | 8,439 |
| 2021 | 53.13% | 15,685 | 8,333 |
| 2020 | 52.67% | 14,010 | 7,379 |
| 2019 | 47.29% | 13,959 | 6,601 |
| 2018 | 51.23% | 12,603 | 6,457 |
| 2017 | 48.77% | 13,128 | 6,402 |
| 2016 | 48.92% | 13,250 | 6,482 |
| 2015 | 48.95% | 12,992 | 6,360 |
| 2014 | 52.4% | 11,817 | 6,192 |
| 2013 | 50.7% | 12,080 | 6,125 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Southern Methodist University's acceptance rate has increased from 50.7% in 2013 to 61.2% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2026.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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