Southern Methodist University is a private research university in University Park, Dallas County, Texas with a satellite campus in Taos, New Mexico. SMU was founded on April 17, 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South—now part of the United Methodist Church—in partnership with Dallas civic leaders. However, it is nonsectarian in its teaching and enrolls students of all religious affiliations. It is classified among "R-2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity". As of fall 2020, the university had 12,373 students, including 6,827 undergraduates and 5,546 postgraduates, representing the largest student body in SMU history. As of fall 2019, its instructional faculty is 1,151, with 754 being full-time.
| Motto | Latin: Veritas liberabit vos |
| Motto (English) | The truth will make you free |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | April 17, 1911 |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
| Academic affiliations | URA, NAICU, IAMSCU, ORAU |
| Endowment | $1.65 billion (2020) |
| President | R. Gerald Turner |
| Provost | Elizabeth G. Loboa |
| Academic staff | 1,151, 754 full time (Fall 2019) |
| Students | 12,373 (Fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 6,827 (Fall 2020) |
| Postgraduates | 5,546 (Fall 2020) |
| Campus | Urban, 234 acres |
| Colors | SMU Red, SMU blue |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – AAC, 17 varsity teams |
| Mascot | Peruna |
About Southern Methodist University
Private institution founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church and owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.
Achievement of Southern Methodist University
The George W. Bush Presidential Center was established on the southeast side of the campus and would include George W. Bush's presidential library and museum.
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Latest information about Southern Methodist University updated on July 28 2021.
