Explore Hillel of Dallas
At Hillel at SMU, you’ll find your Jewish home away from home — a welcoming community built on friendship, belonging, celebration, learning, service, and fun. Whether you’re looking for meaningful conversations, joyful Jewish experiences, or just a comfortable place to relax between classes, Hillel is here for you. Located in our on-campus space, Hillel Home, students are always welcome to stop by to study, hang out with friends, grab free snacks, or enjoy a great cup of coffee. With a well stocked snack kitchen, including an ice cream freezer, cozy couches and giant bean bag chairs, games, crafts, a gaming system, and a big-screen TV, Hillel Home is designed to feel exactly like what it is: your home away from home. Join us for Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, Jewish learning opportunities, social events, service projects, and spontaneous moments of connection and community. Whether you come every week or just stop by between classes, there’s always a place for you here. Led by Executive Director Rabbi Heidi Coretz, Director of Jewish Student Life Ali Vogel, our dedicated Student Board, and Advisory Board, Hillel at SMU serves a vibrant and growing community of more than 600 Jewish Mustangs. Together, we strive to create meaningful Jewish experiences that inspire students to deepen their Jewish identity, strengthen the Jewish people, and become world changers.Undergraduate Enrollment
7,277 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
4,831 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available No
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation No
- Alt Break Participation No
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 63%
- U.S. Region South
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $61,880
- Tuition Out-of-State $61,880
- Out-of-State/Int’l 57% / 4%
- Greek Life Yes
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for Southern Methodist University Jewish students.
Donald J. Grossfield Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Donald J. Grossfeld to fund scholarships for a Jewish student at Southern Methodist University [undergraduate (sophomore and older), or graduate student]. Financial need and academic merit will both be considered.
Martin Samuelsohn Scholarship
Established by Martin Samuelsohn to encourage Jewish students to attend his alma mater, Southern Methodist University School of Law. Candidates must be enrolled in or applying for full-time study at Southern Methodist University School of Law. Academic excellence, financial need, and community involvement will be considered.
The Hillel College Guide aims to provide you with a snapshot of each local Hillel’s makeup and offerings. We recognize that there may be more information you need in order to better understand the campus reality, particularly around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you would like additional information about a given campus’ offerings or action steps in those areas, please reach out to us at [email protected].