Southern Methodist University (Cox)

Dallas, TX

Part-Time MBA Overview

Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.20
Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5%	$1,797
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	141
Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits)	71%
Graduation rate, 2020-23	87%
Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	5.3
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	94%
Acceptance rate, fall 2023	93%

International students applying to the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University are not required to provide proof of English proficiency. The part-time MBA program accepts GMAT and GRE scores, but they are optional. Instead, applicants need to provide contact information for two references. The school offers eleven areas of concentration, and students must complete 50 credits to graduate. The application deadline for the fall 2024 semester is June 10.

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Online MBA Overview

Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,797
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	256
Graduation rate	86%
Acceptance rate	71%

Southern Methodist University's 52-credit Cox School of Business online MBA program does not require English proficiency exams for international students. Standardized test scores are optional, and the school also does not require letters of recommendation. On average, there are 16 students per core online course. Students report a median base salary of $75,000 before entering the program and a median base salary of $127,500 post-graduation. The deadline to apply is July 1. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.14, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 5.2.

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Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	35
Graduation rate, 2020-23	89%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	89%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	86%
Total approximate cost	$134,670
Standardized testing required?	No
Yield, 2023–24	77%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	11.0
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	16.5

The Executive MBA program from Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business does not require an English proficiency test or standardized test. However, one letter of recommendation is needed for the application. While applicants are encouraged to have at least 15 years of work experience under their belt, a minimum of eight years is the minimum required. The fall application deadline is June 6.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	24%
Median base salary of new grads	$128,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$63,685
Median GMAT	710

The SMU Cox Full-Time Two-Year MBA program offers students the opportunity to specialize in areas such as ITOM (information technology and operations management), marketing, and real estate. International students are required to submit TOEFL scores of 100, or IELTS or Duolingo scores. Applicants are not required to take standardized tests. On average, admitted students have five years of work experience. There are four application deadlines for the fall semester throughout the year, and no application fee is required. The cost is $681 per credit, and students need to complete 71 credits to earn the degree.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	71%
GMAT requirement	Yes
Graduation rate	86%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$93,444

Southern Methodist University's 52-credit Cox School of Business online MBA program doesn't require English proficiency exams for international students. Standardized test scores are optional, and the school doesn't require recommendation letters. Core online courses average 16 students. Students report a median base salary of $75,000 before entering the program and $127,500 post-graduation. The application deadline is July 1. Fall 2023 enrollees had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.14 and 5.2 years of work experience. This school ranks No. 12 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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