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Southern Methodist University Women's Equestrian

Welcome to the Southern Methodist University women's equestrian recruiting profile. Southern Methodist competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Independent from Dallas, Texas. Led by head coach Brad Kearns, Southern Methodist University pairs a 63% acceptance rate with a 84% graduation rate and a $48,179 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
37
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Independent
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
12,900
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
63%
State
Texas
City
Dallas
Address
6425 Boaz St
Staff
Brad Kearns
Head Coach
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Cathy Woosley Luse
Western Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 61% of D1 women's equestrian programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
91%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$65,556
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$78,354
F

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 3% of D1 women's equestrian programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$59,500
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$59,500
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$19,064
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$48,179
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$60
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 92% of D1 women's equestrian programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$4,436,977
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$1,883,051
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (214) 768-2000[email protected]

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