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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for mathematics & statistics list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 112 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from SMU. This makes it the #24 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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, 134 mathematics & statistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 8 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its mathematics & statistics 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students earned a master's degree in mathematics & statistics from SMU. About 28% of these graduates were women and the other 72% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 master's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Southern Methodist University.
Mathematics & Statistics 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 |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 85 |
| Mathematics | 82 |
| Statistics | 75 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 336 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 120 |
| Engineering Technologies | 50 |
| Physical Sciences | 37 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.