Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how SMU compares to other colleges that offer dance.
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SMU is in the top 5% of the country for dance. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in dance.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of dance bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of dance bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 54% of graduates 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 dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Southern Methodist University.