SMU / Financial aid
Paying for SMU
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what SMU actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
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Your estimated cost
$0/ year
Tuition after aid$0
Room, board & fees$0
An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run SMU's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
Under $30k$26,718/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$27,331/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$31,813/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$34,587/yr after aid
$110k+$43,206/yr after aid
The full cost
Sticker (cost of attendance)$89,602
Tuition & fees$67,040
Room & board$20,950
Average net price$52,192
Students on aid68%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit
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