Southern Methodist University: cost & net price by income
Dallas, Texas
Here's what students actually pay to attend Southern Methodist University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $27,427 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $47,781. Published in-state tuition is $64,460. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$27,427/yr
- $30k–$48k$24,226/yr
- $48k–$75k$29,892/yr
- $75k–$110k$33,820/yr
- $110k+$47,781/yr
Southern Methodist University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $64,460
- Out-of-state tuition
- $64,460
- Students receiving aid
- 12%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Southern Methodist University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Southern Methodist University is about $27,427 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Southern Methodist University?
- At Southern Methodist University, published in-state tuition is $64,460 and out-of-state tuition is $64,460 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Southern Methodist University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Southern Methodist University a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)