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At SMU Lyle School of Engineering, students are encouraged across all fields of study to “Think Big, Do Good®.” At Lyle, that mission directive calls us to fulfill our role as builders, creators, researchers, and innovators of the highest caliber. Our enterprising spirit forges new pathways and encourages our students to boldly solve problems on a global scale, from developing distribution plans that ensure access to clean water to inventing pH sensors that predict when food has spoiled in real time.

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Best Grad Schools – Engineering and Computer Science (Money Magazine 2024)

3 out of 4

of SMU Lyle undergraduates receive scholarships and/or financial aid

4 out of 5

of SMU Lyle engineering departments ranked in the top 100 (U.S. News & World Report 2024)

28%

of SMU Lyle School of Engineering students are women

90.2%

Of SMU Lyle grads employed within six months after graduation.

9:1

average graduate student-to-faculty ratio

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Our students and alumni are changing the world - conceptualizing safer and more efficient bridges, developing self-sustainable communities, applying engineering in medicine, and more.

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Energy-efficient, high-entropy nanoribbon material for extreme environments and cost-effective manufacturing created

A new study could revolutionize the material science field for aerospace, energy, electronics and other industries reliant on resilient materials.
May 30, 2025

SMU, American Institute in Taiwan officials discuss semiconductor development in North Texas

Representatives from the American Institute in Taiwan, the U.S. Commercial Service and the Texoma Tech Hub discussed opportunities for the Taiwanese semiconductor industry in North Texas
May 23, 2025

SMU Lyle Alum’s Algorithm for Engineering Success

From childhood curiosity into patented innovation, SMU Lyle’s computer engineering program formulated success for this alum, and Nvidia Senior DFT Engineer.
May 19, 2025

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