#206 nationally · R1 · Texas

Southern Methodist University research spending

Southern Methodist University spent $60M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #206 among US R1 and R2 universities and #16 in Texas.

$60Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#206of 297 nationally
#16 of 28in Texas (1% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
203University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeWIR1$61M
204Stevens Institute of TechnologyNJR2$61M
205Ohio University-Main Campus MedOHR1$60M
206Southern Methodist UniversityTXR1$60M
207Southern Illinois University-Carbondale MedILR1$58M
208Kent State University at KentOHR1$58M
209Air Force Institute of TechnologyOHR2$57M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Southern Methodist University run through its research office: https://www.smu.edu/research

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Questions

How much does Southern Methodist University spend on research?
Southern Methodist University reported $60M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Southern Methodist University rank nationally for research spending?
#206 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #16 of 28 in Texas.
Is Southern Methodist University an R1 university?
Southern Methodist University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.