by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Southern Methodist University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University stood at $67,040 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals came to $7,540; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 |
| Total | $67,040 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What will Southern Methodist University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Southern Methodist University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Southern Methodist University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Southern Methodist University Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Southern Methodist University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $53,464 |
| Two Years Ago | $55,012 |
| One Year Ago | $57,212 |
| Most Recent Year | $59,500 |
The chart here shows how tuition at SMU has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition rose 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $69,721 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.63%, so a year from now students could pay around $69,475.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $69,475 |
| In 2 Years | $71,999 |
| In 3 Years | $74,614 |
| In 4 Years | $77,324 |
| In 5 Years | $80,133 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $293,412.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Southern Methodist University, check out the Southern Methodist University Financial Aid page.
