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$67,040
per year
In-State Tuition
52%
Acceptance Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
SMU is a top private research university in the heart of Dallas known for Cox School of Business, Dedman School of Law, Meadows School of the Arts, and engineering programs.
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5 exams
15 credits
$33,520 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$53,632 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$93,856 saved
4 of 4 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $26,816potential savings
Arts & Communications
Digital Media & Content
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Education
Healthcare & Medicine
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Sports
6
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(4)
Football
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Equestrian Sports(1)
Equestrian
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$23,544
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$78,354
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Southern Methodist University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $2,235 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $33,520
8 exams
24 credits
Save $53,632
14 exams
42 credits
Save $93,856
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$33,520 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$53,632 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$93,856 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics Economics | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Principles of Microeconomics Economics | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Dallas, Texas
Dallas County
Control
Private
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