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Southern Methodist University Students

Tell It Like It Is

MRS - Students joke that the girls come here to get their "MRS" degree.

Looking for a "Mrs." degree? More likely you're interested in Southern Methodist's strong tradition of academics in a private Southern setting. But can a campus visit or a brochure tell you what life at SMU will really be like? How happy every Mustang really is with their choice of school? Probably not.

Many students are drawn to this small, private university in Dallas for its strong academic program, which boasts excellent study abroad options and intimate class sizes. But does SMU live up to the stereotype of being a "typical" private Southern school? Find out what the students have to say:

On Guys & Girls:

"[The sorority girls'] wardrobes probably cost more than my car. Most of the frat boys look like they just got off a sailboat."

On Greek Life:

"You have to be Greek to have a social life. Everything revolves around fraternities and sororities."

On Diversity:

"We're fairly diverse for our location. Having 20 percent minorities in the South is a lot."

On Overall Experience:

"I thought about transferring the first two years I was here. In the beginning, I felt completely out of my comfort zone. Being from California, this is just a whole different atmosphere."

But how do the students feel about living in Dallas, a city with one of the highest reported crime rates in the nation? Is the University's isolation enough to maintain a sense of security? And are the unmatchedtailgating parties enough to maintain school spirit, despite the less-than-stellar athletics teams? Buy the College Prowler guidebook to SMU and find all the answers you need to choose the right school, not just the ones the administration wants you to hear!

Find out if SMU truly has something for you, straight from the students' mouths. Visiting campus isn't enough.

Read our Southern Methodist University guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years.

Discover if Southern Methodist is Right For You.

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