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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors, SMU came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SMU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for liberal arts / sciences & humanities master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SMU. About 43% were men and 57% 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 liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SMU liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SMU. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at Southern Methodist University.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 84 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 258 |
| Communication & Journalism | 220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 93 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 42 |
| History | 42 |
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