SMU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,236

Cost of attendance at Southern Methodist University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,236

Cost of attendance at Southern Methodist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southern Methodist University was $41,986. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SMU

SMU net price calculator

$41,986

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of SMU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$41,986	$542 (1%)	$32,478	$31,208	$31,744	$35,728	$47,278
2021	$41,444	$1,040 (3%)	$27,427	$24,226	$29,892	$33,820	$47,781
2020	$40,404	$1,842 (5%)	$26,718	$27,331	$31,813	$34,587	$43,206
2019	$38,562	$2,104 (6%)	$28,924	$23,256	$28,401	$31,664	$44,440
2018	$36,458	$1,041 (3%)	$20,072	$25,192	$25,927	$28,799	$42,281
2017	$37,499	$897 (2%)	$16,072	$20,784	$25,405	$31,567	$43,860
2016	$36,602	$2,413 (7%)	$21,508	$21,887	$23,790	$32,468	$43,191
2015	$34,189	$102	$20,936	$21,741	$27,708	$31,062	$41,679
2014	$34,291	--	$19,647	$19,451	$26,504	$30,937	$40,275

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Southern Methodist University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$72,336	$1,696 (2%)	$60,236	$11,300	$800
2021	$70,640	$1,980 (3%)	$58,540	$11,300	$800
2020	$68,660	$2,068 (3%)	$56,560	$11,300	$800
2019	$66,592	$1,994 (3%)	$54,492	$11,300	$800
2018	$64,598	$2,140 (3%)	$52,498	$11,300	$800
2017	$62,458	$2,168 (4%)	$50,358	$11,300	$800
2016	$60,290	$2,250 (4%)	$48,190	$11,300	$800
2015	$58,040	$3,140 (6%)	$45,940	$11,300	$800
2014	$54,900	$2,250 (4%)	$43,800	$10,300	$800
2013	$52,650	--	$41,750	$10,100	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does SMU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,403 dormitories available to its students at $10,860 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at SMU is $1,207 per month.
Does SMU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at SMU for one academic year is $6,578, which works out to $731 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SMU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SMU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,600

If living off-campus, with family: $2,600

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,600
How much is SMU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SMU offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Southern Methodist University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,234	$1,704
For out-of-state students	$2,234	$1,704

Housing and Meal

Southern Methodist University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Southern Methodist University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,578	$10,860	N/A	3,403
2021	$6,386	$10,724	N/A	3,403
2020	$6,200	$10,550	N/A	3,375
2019	$6,020	$10,825	N/A	3,392
2018	$5,845	$10,665	N/A	3,803
2017	$5,685	$10,440	N/A	3,803
2016	$5,530	$10,045	N/A	3,727

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southern Methodist University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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