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Admissions at Cox
SMU Cox strives to build a vibrant learning environment, with diverse representation across the world’s best and brightest minds. We actively seek students with differing educational backgrounds, work experience, and personal aspirations and who are all strongly committed to advancing their careers.
Admission to SMU Cox is highly selective. Just as you invest in your future by attending the school, we invest in ours by admitting top applicants to join the SMU Cox community. We seek candidates who demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics:
- A strong potential for success in today's global business environment
- Outstanding academic record
- Demonstrated leadership potential or experience
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- A personal commitment and learning and achievement
The best way to find out if SMU Cox is the right school for you is to connect with us and learn more. You can register for an Information Session or join us at an upcoming event. Click here for a list of all upcoming events.
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Application Information and Deadlines
For any general questions about admission, please email gradadmissions@smu.edu to connect with a member of the admission team.
2023 - 2024 Deadlines Round Application Due
(11:59pm CST)Decision Delivered Enrollment Deposit Deadline 1* October 3, 2023 November 17, 2023 December 14, 2023 2* January 3, 2024 February 23, 2024 March 21, 2024 3 February 27, 2024 April 5, 2024 May 2, 2024 4 April 30, 2024 May 31, 2024 Two weeks after admission Rolling Admissions after Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 *Priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships
Your application, supporting documents, and personal interview are very important to the selection process. If you are ready to submit your application, please do not wait for a specific deadline. We will process your application in the order it is received. Your completed application must contain the following:
- Online Application Form
- Professional Resume
- Essays
- GMAT or GRE Score, taken within the last five years*
- Undergraduate Transcripts (required baccalaureate from an accredited college or university)
- Two professional references (names and contact information only, no letters)
For 2024 entry terms, SMU Cox will continue a test-optional policy for all MBA and Specialized Masters programs. For the benefits of taking a test, click here to learn more. -
2024 Class Profile
Total # of Incoming Students
62
Average Work Experience
4.8 Years
Countries Represented
9
Women
48%
Under-Represented Minority
18%
International Students
27%
Average GPA
3.41
Students Receiving Scholarships
92%
Average Scholarship Award
$54,631
Average GMAT
694
Mid 80% GMAT Range
650-730
Average GRE
315
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Tuition and Financing
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. To offset the costs, you may be eligible for a merit-based scholarship. All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships at the time they are considered for admission. If you need additional funding, you'll find that a variety of loan and private scholarship opportunities are available.
Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees:
Tuition $
48,394 University and Program Fees
$ 9,398
Total $ 58,792 Estimated Living Expenses*: Housing $
20,421 Books and Supplies $
2,000 Transportation $
2,848 Misc. Expenses (Health Ins., etc.) $ 4,000 *This estimated total is based on a 9-month school year for the 2023-24 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.
Dual Degree Tuition
Students that are enrolling into Dual Degree Programs which are paired with the One-Year MBA program will be charged the tuition rate that is consistent with the non-MBA side of the dual degree (JD/MBA with Dedman Law or MA/MBA with the Meadows School of the Arts) for all credit hours taken at the Cox School. Please connect with the Dedman School of Law, or the Meadows School of the Arts for questions about billing and tuition rates for those programs. All University tuition rates are posted on the Bursar’s webpage. Dual degree students are eligible for Cox merit-based scholarships which are awarded at the time of our admission review.
Financial Aid and Additional Resources
Our Admissions and Financial Aid representatives are here to help you move through the process of securing all necessary funding to attend the Cox Two-Year MBA program. We are happy to talk you through the benefits of filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), discuss alternative loan options, and what to anticipate as a timeline of financial aid and tuition payments. Official tuition and fee amounts are posted on the Bursar’s webpage. Incoming students who have questions about Financial Aid should contact gradfinaid@smu.edu for additional information about the FAFSA or Texas specific educational resources. SMU is a private institution and we do not adjust tuition for in or out-of-state residency. -
Scholarships
Each year, through generous support of our corporate and private donations and endowments, we are able to offer competitive scholarship packages to approximately 85% of our student body. The average scholarship award for our class of 2023 was over $50,000. If you need additional funding, you'll find that a variety of loan and private scholarship opportunities are available. All domestic and international candidates are automatically considered for merit scholarships.
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Additional Resources
Next Steps
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