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SMU was ranked #86 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SMU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from SMU. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
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, 55% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts 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.
Of the 66 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Southern Methodist University.
Visual & Performing Arts 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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 82 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 36 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Arts & Media Management | 13 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 12 |
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