Explore Hillel of Dallas
Hillel at SMU is your Jewish home away from home, a group for meaningful relationships, joyful Jewish celebrations, deep conversations, service, learning, and fun activities. Under the leadership of our Director, Rabbi Heidi Coretz, our Student Board and our Advisory Board, Hillel at SMU is a thriving organization serving a population of three hundred and fifty Jewish students at SMU. Some regular programs we offer include Bagel Mondays, the Jewish Learning Fellowship, Shabbat dinners, and Jewish holiday celebrations. Through our sacred work on campus, we endeavor to make a difference in the lives of our members as they strengthen the Jewish people and work to change the world.Undergraduate Enrollment
6,894 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
5,477 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available No
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation No
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff 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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- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 47%
- U.S. Region South
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $55,012
- Tuition Out-of-State $55,012
- Out-of-State/Int’l 59% / 4%
- Greek Life Yes
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for Southern Methodist University Jewish undergraduate 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.
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