Southern Methodist University

Yes, a score of 85 in TOEFL is considered good for Southern Methodist University (SMU) for undergraduate admission. The minimum TOEFL score for application review is 80 for the Internet-based test only. The minimum IELTS score required for admission to SMU is an overall band score of 6.5 on the academic version of the test. 

SMU also accepts the following English proficiency tests:

Duolingo English Test (DET): The minimum score accepted is 115
Pearson Test of English (PTE): The minimum score accepted is 60

Yes, SMU offers a variety of on-campus jobs, internships, and local part-time, and post-graduation career opportunities. The Student Employment Office (SEO) partners with the Hegi Family Career Center, and faculty, the community, and University departments to create employment opportunities for students. Over 1,400 students work on campus at SMU throughout each year, in positions all across campus such as office clerks, library clerks, dining hall and coffee shop help, research assistants for faculty members, website designers, intramurals referees, graders, lifeguards, and more. 

In 2026, Southern Methodist University QS ranking under World University Ranking is 1001-1200., As per US News and World Report, Southern Methodist University National Ranking is ranked at #88 among National Universities- USA.

The students selected at Southern Methodist University have an average SAT scores of 1370-1500. The University doesnot mandate its students to have SAT scores, but it greatly increases chances for students to get selection and/or getting scholarship at the university.

Yes, The Cox Career Management Center offers vast, dedicated resources for students and employers. Students can engage with career coaches as soon as their programme and courses begin. From personal branding and coaching to internship or job searches.

The MBA function-wise job placement percentage and the average median salary  for the graduates of Southern Methodist University has been given in the table below. The table shows that the average median salary for the consulting function was the highest. The highest  job placement percentage for the year 2022 was from the Finance/Accounting.

Some of the important details regarding the placements of Southern Methodist University MBA graduates has been given in the table  below. You can see that the average median base salary for the year 2022 was USD 120,000 for the MBA graduates of Southern Methodist University.

Some of the top employers for MBA graduates of Southern Methodist University has been listed in the table below.