Southern Methodist University

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Southern Methodist University.

Student Body

Southern Methodist University has 12,544 total students. 7,545 are undergraduates and 4,999 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at SMU over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at SMU:

Gender

More women than men attend Southern Methodist University. In the undergraduate class, 51% are women and 49% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Southern Methodist University as of 2026.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Southern Methodist University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Southern Methodist University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.