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November 20, 2025
SMU and Dallas – where you can go all in on you
Unleash your potential in a vibrant community that uniquely positions you for limitless opportunities. The optimistic outlook of Dallas is at the heart of SMU, and our enterprising spirit has helped shape Dallas into a global gateway for people of all backgrounds who want to change the world.
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Top 20%
SMU ranked among the "Best National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
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3 out of 4
Three out of every four undergraduate students receive scholarships and/or financial aid. With plenty of financial aid options available, 73% of students graduate without any student debt at all.
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No. 4
Dallas-Fort Worth is the fourth largest metro area in the United States. SMU integrates internships and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom so you build experience before applying for a job.
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The scalable, portable microbarometers advance scientific understanding of natural hazards, atmospheric activity and other global phenomena.
November 12, 2025
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As SMU enters its second year in the ACC, the University celebrates a milestone anniversary for Ford Stadium and its iconic tailgating tradition.
November 17, 2025
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Figure 3: New research by SMU highlights potential privacy risks in video conferencing applications.SMU researchers expose new privacy risks in video conferencing apps.
October 28, 2025
