by our College Data Analytics TeamWhat is a SMU degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares SMU with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.
Southern Methodist University is ranked #2,103 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Southern Methodist University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)
| School | Total Price | Value Grade |
|---|
*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.
The SMU time to graduate is about 4.13 years and will cost an estimated $54,761 per year. This brings the total cost to 226,163.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Average Yearly Cost | $54,761 |
| Average Years to Graduate | 4.13 |
| Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree | $226,163 |
Consider the average SMU student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your SMU degree may cost less than average.
The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.
Look at the table below to get a sense of how SMU value for your educational dollar might vary.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $326,477 | #0 | F |
| All Students | $226,163 | #2,103 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $189,059 | #2,118 | F |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $326,477 | # | F |
| All Students | $226,163 | # | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $189,059 | # | F |
Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Texas.
About 78% of SMU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what SMU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by calculating average SMU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.
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College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.