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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors, SMU came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SMU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for liberal arts / sciences & humanities master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Part-time undergraduates at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SMU. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SMU. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at Southern Methodist University.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 84 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 258 |
| Communication & Journalism | 220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 93 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 42 |
| History | 42 |
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