The Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University
EDU
March 2, 2019
Business School Admissions
Application (Fall 2013)
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
rolling |
| Application deadline (international students) |
N/A |
| Application fee |
$0 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Full-time)
| Acceptance rate |
37.0% – Medium |
| Average age of new entrants |
28 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.25 – Medium |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.72-3.73 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
80 |
| Average GMAT score |
641 – High |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
560-710 |
| Students with prior work experience |
103 |
| Average work experience (months) |
56 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Part-time)
| Acceptance rate |
71.2% |
| Average age of new entrants |
30 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.00 |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.48-3.74 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
66 |
| Average GMAT score |
601 |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
530-680 |
| Students with prior work experience |
94 |
| Average work experience (months) |
67 |
Undergraduate Majors
| TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required |
600 paper test
100 internet-based test |
Factors and Procedures Used in Admissions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| Candidates must show potential for success in global environment; demonstrated analytical, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and outstanding academic achievement. Interviews are offered by invitation. Completed applications contain transcripts, GMAT, TOEFL/PTE (international), two professional references,essays,and resume. |
| Executive program |
| The Cox EMBA Program admits diverse and experienced professionals in mid-to-senior level management positions seeking to leverage their work experience. Candidates should have at least 8 years of work experience. The application requires 2 essays, a personal goal worksheet detailing their plan during and after the program, resume & cover letter, transcripts, two recommendations, and an interview. |
| Part-time program |
| Those with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years work experience are encouraged to apply for the SMU Cox PMBA. We seek to admit well-rounded individuals who have clearly demonstrated academic achievement and leadership capacity. Applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis. Interviews are conducted at the discretion of the admissions committee. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Admissions Contacts
| Director of admissions |
Marci Armstrong |
| Full-time program phone |
(214) 768-1214 |
| Full-time program E-mail |
mbainfo@cox.smu.edu |
| Full-time program website |
http://coxmba.com |
| Executive program phone |
(214) 768-3154 |
| Executive program E-mail |
dteems@cox.smu.edu |
| Executive program website |
http://smuemba.com |
| Part-time program phone |
(214) 768-2074 |
| Part-time program E-mail |
mbainfo@cox.smu.edu |
| Part-time program website |
http://coxpmba.com |
| Part-time distance learning program phone |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program E-mail |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program website |
N/A |
Business School Academics
Program Offerings
| (10) Departments/concentrations |
| accounting |
marketing |
| consulting |
production/operations management |
| entrepreneurship |
organizational behavior |
| finance |
real estate |
| general management |
other |
|
| Departments with highest M.B.A. demand |
entrepreneurship, finance, general management, marketing, real estate |
| Types of M.B.A. programs offered |
full-time traditional two year, full-time other, part-time evenings and weekends, part-time off campus, part-time other, traditional executive MBA |
| Joint programs available |
arts, law |
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| MBAs participate in the Global Leadership Program in preparation for a mandatory two-week trip to China, India, or Europe. Students can enhance leadership and communications skills through the Business Leadership Center, which offers seminars taught by business leaders from the community. MBAs have access to a network of 260+ mentors as part of our Associate Board Mentoring Program. |
| Executive program |
| The 21-month Cox EMBA enhances the ability to think, plan, and act strategically in a competitive global market. Pre-program workshops and tutorials assist in transitioning back to the classroom. Study groups act as consulting teams on a global trip. Expert, tenured faculty and adjunct thought leaders teach classes that meet Fridays and Saturdays on alternating weekends starting each August. |
| Part-time program |
| The first third of this working professionals program is composed of core courses. The remaining coursework is made up of electives. Seven optional international study opportunities help students compare and contrast political climates and business practices. Benefits like the Business Leadership Center and the Associate Board Mentoring Program enhance leadership skills and career insight. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Business School Ranking
| #54 |
Best Business Schools |
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(2) Ranking by Specialties
#21 in Executive M.B.A.
#34 in Part-time M.B.A.
|
Business Ranking Scores
These data apply only to full-time students.
| Score |
50 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.2 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
3.0 |
| Acceptance rate |
37.0% – Medium |
| Average starting salary and bonus |
$88,693 – Medium |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.25 – Medium |
| Average GMAT score |
641 – High |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
61.1% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
81.1% – Medium |
| Enrollment (full-time) |
246 |
Business School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) |
246 |
| Minority students |
5.3% |
| International students |
20.3% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) |
360 |
| Minority students |
10.0% |
| International students |
5.6% |
Business School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Barbara Waters |
| Financial aid phone |
(214) 768-2371 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $41,368 per year
Part-time: $39,312 per year |
| Required fees |
$4,440 per year |
| Room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses |
$16,400 |
| Average indebtedness of 2011 graduating class |
N/A |
Financial Aid Availability
| College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants, or scholarships) available |
Yes |
| Fellowships |
0 |
| Teaching assistantships |
5 |
| Research assistantships |
10 |
| International students eligible for college-funded aid |
Yes |
Business School Career and Salary Statistics
Southern Methodist University has submitted its most recent career data in accordance with the MBA Career Services Council Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and has granted permission to the Graduate Management Admission Council to send an independent third party to review for accuracy and compliance.
Class of 2011
| Full-time graduates |
107 |
| Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment |
90 |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
61.1% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
81.1% – Medium |
Base Salary: Overall
| Total reporting base salary |
70 |
| Low base salary |
$48,000 |
| Average base salary |
$84,465 |
| High base salary |
$150,000 |
Base Salary: U.S. Citizens
| Low base salary: U.S. citizens |
$50,000 |
| Average base salary: U.S. citizens |
$85,074 |
| High base salary: U.S citizen |
$150,000 |
Base Salary: Foreign Nationals
| Low base salary: Foreign nationals |
$48,000 |
| Average base salary: Foreign nationals |
$79,750 |
| High base salary: Foreign nationals |
$135,000 |
Signing Bonus: Overall
| Total reporting signing bonus |
24 |
| Low signing bonus |
$4,000 |
| Average signing bonus |
$12,333 |
| High signing bonus |
$47,500 |
Signing Bonus: U.S. Citizens
| Low signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$4,000 |
| Average signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$12,773 |
| High signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$47,500 |
Signing Bonus: Foreign Nationals
| Low signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| Average signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| High signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
Other Compensation: Overall
| Total reporting other compensation |
1 |
| Low other compensation |
N/A |
| Average other compensation |
N/A |
| High other compensation |
N/A |
Other Compensation: U.S. Citizens
| Low other compensation: U.S. citizens |
N/A |
| Average other compensation: U.S. citizens |
N/A |
| High other compensation: U.S. citizens |
N/A |
Other Compensation: Foreign Nationals
| Low other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| Average other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| High other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
Base Salary by Occupation
Numbers for employment by occupation are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting marketing/sales jobs |
18 |
| Marketing/sales low salary |
$55,000 |
| Marketing/sales average salary |
$88,572 |
| Marketing/sales high salary |
$150,000 |
| Number reporting operations/production jobs |
3 |
| Operations/production low salary |
N/A |
| Operations/production average salary |
N/A |
| Operations/production high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting general management jobs |
6 |
| General management low salary |
$48,000 |
| General management average salary |
$86,500 |
| General management high salary |
$125,000 |
| Number reporting finance/accounting jobs |
35 |
| Finance/accounting low salary |
$50,000 |
| Finance/accounting average salary |
$81,838 |
| Finance/accounting high salary |
$115,000 |
| Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs |
0 |
| Management information systems (MIS) low salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) average salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting consulting jobs |
7 |
| Consulting low salary |
$60,000 |
| Consulting average salary |
$95,000 |
| Consulting high salary |
$130,000 |
| Number reporting human resources jobs |
0 |
| Human resources low salary |
N/A |
| Human resources average salary |
N/A |
| Human resources high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting having jobs in other areas |
4 |
| Other occupations low salary |
N/A |
| Other occupations average salary |
N/A |
| Other occupations high salary |
N/A |
Base Salary by Industry
Numbers for employment by industry are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting government jobs |
0 |
| Number reporting manufacturing jobs |
5 |
| Manufacturing low salary |
$60,000 |
| Manufacturing average salary |
$71,250 |
| Manufacturing high salary |
$75,000 |
| Number reporting non-profit jobs |
0 |
Base Salary by Geographic Region
Numbers for employment by location are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting jobs in the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) |
1 |
| Northeast low salary |
N/A |
| Northeast average salary |
N/A |
| Northeast high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) |
2 |
| Middle Atlantic low salary |
N/A |
| Middle Atlantic average salary |
N/A |
| Middle Atlantic high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) |
1 |
| South low salary |
N/A |
| South average salary |
N/A |
| South high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) |
2 |
| Midwest low salary |
N/A |
| Midwest average salary |
N/A |
| Midwest high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) |
65 |
| Southwest low salary |
$50,000 |
| Southwest average salary |
$83,771 |
| Southwest high salary |
$150,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) |
0 |
| West low salary |
N/A |
| West average salary |
N/A |
| West high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs located internationally |
1 |
| International low salary |
N/A |
| International average salary |
N/A |
| International high salary |
N/A |
