Paying for Southern Methodist University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$64,460 4.00%	$37,062 0.54%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Methodist University (SMU) is $64,460 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $37,062. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $49,558.

72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $35,270. It could cover 54.72% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $50,820 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

SMU's 4-year tuition is $272,984, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $362,342.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Methodist University is $64,460. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.00% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $49,558.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $67,039 , a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$61,980	$20,350
2023-2024	$64,460	$20,830
Change % 2023-2024	4.00%	2.36%
2024-2025	$67,039	$21,321

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $37,062. The graduate tuition has been risen by 0.54% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $30,621.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $37,261 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SMU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$36,864	$20,350
2023-2024	$37,062	$20,830
Change % 2023-2024	0.54%	2.36%
2024-2025	$37,261	$21,321

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SMU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,389. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,755.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$2,298
	2023-2024	$2,389
	2024-2025	$2,484
Graduate	2022-2023	$1,755
	2023-2024	$1,755
	2024-2025	$1,755

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,830 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.36% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 18.65% compared to the previous year.

The SMU's 2024 on-campus COA is $86,090 and off-campus COA is $78,668.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SMU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$64,460
Room & Board	$18,230	$10,808
Personal Expenses	$2,600	$2,600
Books & Supplies	$800
Cost of Attendance	$86,090	$78,668

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

SMU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SMU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SMU is $272,984.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

SMU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$65,940	$67,454	$69,003	$70,587	$272,984
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$67,454	$69,003	$70,587	$72,208	$279,251
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$69,003	$70,587	$72,208	$73,866	$285,663
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$70,587	$72,208	$73,866	$75,562	$292,222
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$72,208	$73,866	$75,562	$77,296	$298,931

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $362,342.

SMU 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$87,850	$89,648	$91,484	$93,360	$362,342
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$89,648	$91,484	$93,360	$95,276	$369,767
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$91,484	$93,360	$95,276	$97,233	$377,353
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$93,360	$95,276	$97,233	$99,232	$385,101
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$95,276	$97,233	$99,232	$101,275	$393,016

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $221,262.

SMU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$52,580	$54,378	$56,214	$58,090	$221,262
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$54,378	$56,214	$58,090	$60,006	$228,687
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$56,214	$58,090	$60,006	$61,963	$236,273
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$58,090	$60,006	$61,963	$63,962	$244,021
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$60,006	$61,963	$63,962	$66,005	$251,936

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Southern Methodist University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to SMU
	In-State	Out-of-State
Southern Methodist University	$64,460
University of Houston	$9,711	$22,191
University of Memphis	$10,344	$14,784
Temple University	$21,991	$37,248
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	$12,906	$28,240
University of Louisville	$12,828	$29,174