Southern Methodist University looks like a good fit for me, but I've heard it can be pretty pricey. What's the typical cost of attendance (tuition, housing, meals, etc.) for an undergrad student at SMU?
The cost of attending Southern Methodist University (SMU) can indeed be somewhat high, but a majority of students are recipients of financial aid which can significantly lower costs. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition for undergraduate students at SMU is about $59,500. The total cost of attendance when including essentials such as housing, meals, books, and other miscellaneous expenses like personal expenses and transportation fees, comes to approximately $86,100.
For housing specifically, on-campus room and board costs fluctuate based on the kind of housing arrangement and meal plan you choose. However, a ballpark figure is around $19,064 for a year of housing and meals.
Remember, these are average estimated costs and may be different depending on your specific circumstances or changes made by the university. Always verify the updated numbers from the university's official website or financial office.
Also worth noting is that financial aid can offset these costs substantially. SMU is known to provide need-based and merit scholarships and roughly 78% of full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. It might be a great exercise to check out SMU’s Net Price Calculator (https://www.smu.edu/enrollmentservices/financialaid/netpricecalculator) online to get a more specific estimate based on your personal and financial details.
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