Southern Methodist University Football
Southern Methodist University (SMU) · Dallas, Texas · Private nonprofit university
Southern Methodist University Football coaches
Coaches at Southern Methodist University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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The program
Where Southern Methodist University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Atlantic Coast Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- smumustangs.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 84% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- smu.edu
About Southern Methodist University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Rhett Lashlee, the Head Coach, leads the Southern Methodist University Football staff of 63 coaches, verified June 2026. Southern Methodist University (SMU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Southern Methodist University is a large private school in Dallas, Texas with 12,116 undergraduates, a 63% acceptance rate and an average net price of $45,792 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Southern Methodist University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Rhett Lashlee, the Head Coach and Rob Likens, the Associate Head Coach. Southern Methodist University has 63 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Rhett can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Southern Methodist University typically score 1340–1490 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Southern Methodist University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Southern Methodist University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Southern Methodist University D1?
Yes. Southern Methodist University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Is Southern Methodist University public or private?
Southern Methodist University is a private nonprofit school in Dallas, Texas.
What conference is Southern Methodist University Football in?
The Atlantic Coast Conference.
Does Southern Methodist University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Southern Methodist University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Southern Methodist University Football have?
63 coaches, led by Rhett Lashlee, the Head Coach.
How much does Southern Methodist University cost?
In-state tuition is $59,500 and out-of-state tuition is $59,500 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $45,792.
What is the Southern Methodist University acceptance rate?
63% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Southern Methodist University?
Admitted students typically score 1340–1490 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Southern Methodist University Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.