Admissions

Your application, supporting documents and personal interview are all very important to us, but most of all, we want to get to know you.

Applying for the Cox MSA

Application Resources

Please reach out to us with your questions, try to visit us on campus so we can meet in person, and consider attending an admissions event or class. Studying at SMU Cox is an intimate experience and connections matter — starting now.

The SMU Cox Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) is an Early Action 4+1 program. Meeting certain criteria, Cox undergraduates can supplement their business education by joining the MSA program immediately after graduation. The 4+1 program comes with a guaranteed scholarship. Ask us how!

Application Deadlines

The SMU Cox Master's of Science in Accounting deadline dates are below. If you are ready to submit your application, please do not wait for a specific deadline. We will process your application when it is submitted.

Deadlines for 2024 - 2025 Entry Terms
Round Application Due
(11:59pm CST day of deadline)
1* October 10, 2023
2* January 9, 2024
3 March 5, 2024
4 April 30, 2024
Rolling Admissions based on availability after April 30, 2024

*Priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships



Tuition and Financing

Financing Your MSA

A graduate management education is one of the most important investments you'll ever make, and it's likely to produce one of your biggest ROIs — you won't just boost your career and earning potential, but you'll reap personal gains, too. If you need additional funding, you'll find that a variety of loan and private scholarship opportunities are available.

SMU Cox is able to offer some merit-based scholarships to students exhibiting high academic potential. These scholarships are currently offered only to full-time students. All students whose completed application is received by the early application deadline of January 9th for fall admission will be considered for these scholarships. Choice of track (Assurance & Advisory, Taxation, or Information Systems) and the applicant’s citizenship are not considered in awarding of scholarships.

31 Credit Hours Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees:

Tuition

$43,336

University and Program Fees

$9,438

Health Center Fee
$300
International Student Orientation Fee*
$100
International Student Fee*
$200

Total

$53,374

Estimated Living Expenses*:

Housing

$20,055

Books and Supplies

$2,000

Transportation

$2,504

Misc. Expenses (Health Ins.)

$4,000

40 Credit Hours Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees:

Tuition

$54,184

University and Program Fees

$12,820

Health Center Fee
$300
International Student Orientation Fee*
$100
International Student Fee*
$200

Total

$67,604

Estimated Living Expenses*:

Housing

$29,009

Books and Supplies

$2,000

Transportation

$2,848

Misc. Expenses (Health Ins.)

$4,877

"*This fee may not apply to all students and depends on international student status.

**This estimated total is based on a 9-month school year for the 2024-25 academic year. The cost may be more or less depending on the student's lifestyle, whether the student lives on-campus or off-campus and whether any family members accompany the student. If family members accompany the student, add $8,600 if 1 dependent (spouse or child) and $4,300 for each dependent after 1. "

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