Cox School of Business · Full-time MBA
| University | Southern Methodist University |
| Business school | Cox School of Business |
| Location | Dallas, Texas, USA |
| Program | Full-time MBA |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| US News Business School Ranking | 36 (2026, tied) |
| Early Action | Not Applicable |
| Round 1 | 06-Oct-2026 |
| Round 2 | 05-Jan-2027 |
| Round 3 | 02-Mar-2027 |
| Round 4 | 02-Apr-2027 |
Rounds 1 and 2 are scholarship and fellowship priorities. Deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Central Time as stated by the school.
Submit an online application, professional résumé, essays, undergraduate transcripts and two professional reference contacts. SMU Cox currently follows a test-optional policy. The personal interview is part of selection.
| Tuition | US$51,337 per year (2026–27) |
| Living and other expenses | US$35,875 annual estimated living expenses |
| Scholarships | Merit-based scholarships available; eligibility and awards vary |
Published 2026–27 nine-month budget totals US$98,942, including tuition, fees and living estimates. International fees may vary.
2025 incoming class profile
| Class Size | 83 |
| Acceptance Rate | Not Published |
| Average Age | Not Published |
| Average Work Experience | 5 Years |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| % Intl Students | 29% |
| Average GMAT (Old) | Not Applicable |
| Average GMAT (Focus) | 633 |
| Average GRE | 318 |
| Quant (Average) | Not Published |
| Verbal (Average) | Not Published |
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