by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in theological & ministerial studies at SMU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU as a strong choice for theological & ministerial studies, coming in at #12 out of 147 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in theological & ministerial studies at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 62 master’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
SMU is among the very best schools in the country for theological & ministerial studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,878 | $43,878 |
| Fees | $5,688 | $5,688 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Approximately 61% of graduates 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 theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMU granted 42 master’s degrees in divinity/ministry in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
SMU granted 20 master’s completions in theology/theological studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 7 doctoral degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
SMU is not yet ranked for theological & ministerial studies at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at SMU are Black or African American. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a doctoral in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU conferred 7 doctoral completions in theology/theological studies recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (57%).