As a private, comprehensive university enriched by its United Methodist heritage and partnership with the Dallas-Fort Worth area, SMU seeks to enhance the intellectual, cultural, technological, ethical, and social development of a diverse student body. The SMU experience also includes accessible faculty in small classes and abundant opportunities for research experience, international study, leadership development, and service and internship opportunities beyond campus -- all with the goal of preparing students to become contributing citizens and leaders for our state, nation, and world. SMU's spacious, tree-lined campus is located in University Park, five miles north of downtown Dallas. SMU consistently ranks in the top half of national universities in the guide America's Best Colleges, published by U.S. News & World Report.
Since 1925 the School of Engineering at SMU has offered students a unique combination of traditional engineering education and a generous mix of courses designed to develop leadership skills. Our Engineering and Beyond strategy is designed to develop not only the technical engineer, but also the technology business leaders of the future. The combination of small class size, accessible and friendly faculty, and caring staff make the SMU School of Engineering the best choice for students who are looking for more than just an engineering degree.