by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dance majors, SMU came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 5 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in dance. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMU was $2,389 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 dance majors earned their bachelor's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SMU dance bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 82 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 36 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Arts & Media Management | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.