Admissions
Admission to SMU Cox is highly selective. Just as you invest in your future by attending the school, we invest in ours by admitting top applicants to join the SMU Cox community.
Requirements for Application
What You Need to Apply
All Applicants students will need these items to complete an online application:
- Current resume
- Written essays
- Unofficial transcripts or degree progress reports
- Degree progress reports must show cumulative GPA and grades for each course taken
- Official transcripts from any university or college where a student earned 12 or more credit hours are required after a student is offered admission
- Two references
- Name and contact information only
- Recommendation letters are not required
- Optional: Unofficial GMAT or GRE score report
- Exam must have been taken within five years of the date of application
- Official score report is required after a student is offered admission
- GMAT School Code: HWG-KN-59
- GRE School Code: 6660
- Click here to learn more about the benefits of submitting test scores
International Students have the additional option to submit a TOEFL/IELTS score as a part of their application. This testing component is not a requirement. For applicants without a test score, we will assess the application based on a holistic review process that takes all your application components into consideration.
- Exams must have been taken within two years of the date of application
- TOEFL School Code: 6660
- Click here to learn more about the benefits of submitting test scores
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines for the MSBA program are below. For any questions about Fall admission, please email gradadmissions@smu.edu to connect with a member of the admission team.
| Deadlines for 2025 - 2026 Entry | |
| Round | Application Due (11:59pm CST day of deadline) |
| 1* | October 8, 2024 |
| 2* | January 14, 2025 |
| 3 | March 11, 2025 |
| 4 | April 29, 2025 |
|
5 |
May 27, 2025 |
| Rolling Admissions based on availability after May 27, 2025 |
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*Priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships
Financing Your MSBA
Financing your Master's of Science in Business Analytics is a large part of your research, we're sure. A graduate education is one of the most important investments you'll ever make, and it's likely to produce one of your biggest ROIs — you won't just boost your career and earning potential, but you'll reap personal gains, too. If you need additional funding, you'll find that a variety of loan and private scholarship opportunities are available.Merit-Based Scholarship Opportunities
The Cox MSBA program has a limited number of merit-based scholarships available. All candidates are automatically considered for these scholarships and are not required to submit a separate application. These scholarships are based on academic performance and GMAT/GRE scores. Typical scholarship amounts are $5,000 per student.
Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees:
| Tuition |
$45,036 |
|
University and Program Fees |
$9,438 |
| Health Center Fee |
$300 |
|
International Student Orientation Fee* |
$100 |
| International Student Fee* |
$200 |
|
Total |
$55,074 |
Estimated Living Expenses*:
| Housing |
$20,055 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$2,000 |
|
Transportation |
$2,504 |
|
Misc. Expenses (Health Ins., etc.)
|
$4,000 |
"*This fee may not apply to all students and depends on international student status.
**This estimated total is based on a 9-month school year for the 2024-25 academic year. The cost may be more or less depending on the student's lifestyle, whether the student lives on-campus or off-campus and whether any family members accompany the student. If family members accompany the student, add $8,600 if 1 dependent (spouse or child) and $4,300 for each dependent after 1. "