Southern Methodist University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Religious affliation
United Methodist
General Information
Address
Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz St, Dallas, Texas 75275
See on MapPhone
(214) 768-2000
Website
https://www.smu.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$61,980Out of state
$61,980Graduate
In state
$36,864Out of state
$36,864Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
76%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 11.0% | $6,002 |
| State/local grants | 11.0% | $3,958 |
| Institutional grants | 73.0% | $34,022 |
| Loans | 26.0% | $12,369 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$17,750 per year
Books & Supplies
$800 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,600 per year
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Paying for college
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Finance, General
- Economics, General
- Psychology, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Computer Science
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Biophysics
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Office Management and Supervision
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Financial Planning and Services
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Real Estate
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Insurance
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Music Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Operations Research
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Chinese Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Italian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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International/Globalization Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Geophysics and Seismology
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Policy Analysis, General
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International Policy Analysis
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Applied Economics
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Keyboard Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Management Science
- Education, Other
- Information Science/Studies
- Accounting
- Financial Mathematics
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Office Management and Supervision
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Accounting
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Financial Planning and Services
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Real Estate
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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Computer Science
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Music Teacher Education
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Education, Other
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Computer Engineering, Other
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Telecommunications Engineering
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Engineering Science
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Systems Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Operations Research
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Telecommunications Technology/Technician
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Engineering-Related Fields, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Facilities Planning and Management
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers
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American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
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Tax Law/Taxation
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Computational Mathematics
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Computational and Applied Mathematics
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Financial Mathematics
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Sustainability Studies
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Geophysics and Seismology
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Clinical Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Applied Economics
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Divinity/Ministry
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music History, Literature, and Theory
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Conducting
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Keyboard Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Music Pedagogy
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Fine and Studio Arts Management
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
52.25%- Apply 16,150
- Accepted 8,439
- Attend 1,639
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$60Graduate
$75Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
690-770
ACT Composite
31-34
SAT Reading
680-740
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
50%Male Students
50%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian56.62%
- Hispanic/Latino13.94%
- Two Or More Ethnicities12.22%
- Asian7.96%
- Black7.02%
- Not Specified1.95%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.22%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.07%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
13,610
Undergraduate students
7,358
Graduate students
6,252
Full Time Students
78%Part Time Students
22%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Equestrian
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Equestrian
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Golf
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