Classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a “higher research activity” institution, Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a scholarly environment in which students work side-by-side with faculty to advance the arts, humanities, and sciences. Scholarship and teaching are equally valued at SMU. The strength and rigor of an SMU education are reflected in the University’s national reputation. The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2020 counts SMU among the top 15% of colleges nationwide, and U.S. News & World Report lists SMU at No. 64 in its ranking of national universities.