Southern Methodist University is a missionary private university, covering an area of 175 acres. SMU Southern Methodist University is one of the research universities designated by Carnegie Foundation. Selected as a second-class national university by American News and World Report; Ranked 60th in American academic reputation ranking; American News and World Report rated law school as the top law school; Moreover, the school was once rated as the leader of business education by Businessweek, Forbes and Wall Street magazine, the MBA of Cox Business School was rated as TOP26 by Wall Street magazine, and the discipline of B.B.A was rated as TOP35 by US News and World Report. In 2004, the sports events of SMU were rated as the 20th in China by NCSA. This school implements small class teaching. There are many interactions between teachers and students, and the classroom atmosphere is active. During the research, teachers and students have conducted extensive exchanges on teaching and learning. Students have many opportunities to participate in research practice, community service and internship. More than 40% students in this school have double degrees or even three degrees, and more than 70% undergraduates can get grants or scholarships. Laura bush 1968, the wife of George H.W. Bush, graduated from this university with a bachelor's degree in education. In addition, Ms. Myers, the White House female legal adviser, and Dr. Zhang Guangping, the chief financial engineering expert of Shanghai Futures Exchange, both graduated from this school.