Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southern Methodist's SAT midpoint is 45 points higher than American's
SAT midpoint - 2
Southern Methodist's yield is 2 pts higher than American's
Yield rate - 3
American admits 62% vs. 63% at Southern Methodist
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Southern MethodistVery selective
- AmericanVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Southern MethodistTest-optional
- AmericanTest-optional
How they read a record
Southern Methodist
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
American
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Southern Methodist | American |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why