by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 36 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 |
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Of the 21 film students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its film bachelor’s degree program 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 film majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 82 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 36 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Arts & Media Management | 13 |
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