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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy & religious studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 39 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy & religious studies from SMU. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% 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 bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SMU does not offer an online option for its philosophy & religious studies 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Southern Methodist University.
Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 25 |
| Religious Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 258 |
| Communication & Journalism | 220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 93 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 84 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.