What division is SMU?

SMU competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the ACC.

What GPA do you need for SMU?

The average GPA at SMU is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

SMU has an enrollment of approximately 7,106 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at SMU?

SMU has an acceptance rate of 63%.

How do I get recruited to play at SMU?

To get recruited at SMU, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against SMU's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

SMU

Dallas, TXFBSACC

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

7,106

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

63%

Acceptance

83%

Graduation

91%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

SMU is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the ACC, located in Dallas, TX. We map football, basketball, and track & field at SMU, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

83%

Acceptance

63%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Avg SAT

1,424

Retention

91%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$65,556

Coaching Staff82 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About SMU Athletics

SMU is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Dallas, TX, competing in the ACC. With an enrollment of 7,106 students, SMU offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at SMU with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at SMU is 3.7. The school maintains a 83% graduation rate.

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