Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how SMU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Best Writing Studies Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 6 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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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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All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from SMU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into 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 writing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 7 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its writing 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 writing majors at Southern Methodist University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General English Literature | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.