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Cox School of Business (Southern Methodist) campus

Cox School of Business (Southern Methodist)

6212 Bishop Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75275-0333

cox.smu.edu
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Key facts

Full-Time MBA

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Class profile

Class size
115
Applications
494
Average GMAT (old exam)
652
GMAT range (old exam)
600-710
Average age
28
Work experience
4.5 years on average
Women
34%
International students
16%
Rolling admissions
Yes

Application deadlines

Schools change their deadlines every year. See this year's dates on the school's site.

Rankings

Bloomberg Businessweek
#40
U.S. News
#41

Cost and jobs

Median base salary
$114,000
Median salary with bonus
$141,000
Employed after graduation
92%

Essay questions

Application essay topics for Fall 2018 admission:

Please note that not all essays are required for all applicants. Only answer questions that are specific to your program type.

1. (All applicants) What are your post-MBA goals upon graduation? Please be as specific as possible, which might include desired roles, target companies, and/or industry. (250 word limit)

2. (All applicants) In three words, how would a coworker or professional mentor describe you? In three words, how would your closest personal friend describe you? (six word limit)

3. (Full-Time, Fast Track, JD/MBA students only) Think of an event that has changed your perspective in the last three years. Describe how this event has impacted your personal or professional outlook. (250 word limit)

4. (Full-Time, Fast Track MBA applicants only) Business is an ever changing and evolving entity. Individual's plans and interests can change as a result of industry downturns and/or emergence of new opportunities. Keeping an open mind while navigating your career is an essential component of success. Should the short-term goals you provided above not materialize, what alternative direction would you explore? (250 word limit)

These numbers were last updated in 2023. GMAT scores here are from the old 200 to 800 exam, which ended in early 2024. Check the school's own website for this year's numbers.

What members who applied here reported

283 Beat The GMAT members shared their profile when they applied to SMU Cox between 2011 and 2020. Their GMAT scores are from the old 200 to 800 exam.

671Average GMAT (old exam)
3.3Average GPA
4.5Years of work before applying
27Average age when applying
Members
400500600700800 2.02.53.03.54.0 GPAGMAT

Work before the MBA

  • Other22%
  • High Tech21%
  • Financial Services18%
  • Consulting14%
  • Manufacturing7%
  • Advertising / Marketing5%

College major

  • Engineering53%
  • Business Administration25%
  • Other7%
  • Economics6%
  • Social Sciences5%
  • Sciences3%

Home country

  • India49%
  • United States40%
  • Chile1%
  • Bangladesh1%
  • Brazil1%
  • Thailand1%
  • Ghana1%
  • China1%

Recent member profiles

Applied 2020No result posted
Round
2
GPA
3.1
Age
28
Gender
Male
From
Bogota, Colombia
Major
Business Administration
Work
Advertising / Marketing, 25 months
Goal after the MBA
High Tech
Applied 2020No result posted
Round
Not Sure
GMAT (old exam)
700
GPA
3.5
Age
25
Gender
Male
From
Dallas, TX, United States
Major
Business Administration
Work
Financial Services, 14 months
Goal after the MBA
Entrepreneurship
Applied 2020Accepted
Round
1
GMAT (old exam)
710
GPA
3.02
Age
28
Gender
Male
From
Dallas, TX, United States
Major
Engineering
Work
Manufacturing, 30 months
Goal after the MBA
Consulting
Applied 2020No result posted
Round
2
GPA
3.8
Age
28
Gender
Male
From
Dallas, TX, United States
Major
Business Administration
Work
High Tech, 36 months
Goal after the MBA
Consulting
Applied 2020No result posted
Round
4
GPA
3.5
Age
27
Gender
Male
From
Laredo, TX, United States
Major
Business Administration
Work
Financial Services, 30 months
Goal after the MBA
Financial Services
Applied 2020No result posted
Round
2
GMAT (old exam)
700
GPA
3.5
Age
32
Gender
Male
From
New Delhi, India
Major
Other
Work
Financial Services, 70 months
Goal after the MBA
Consulting
Applied 2020No result posted
Round
2
GMAT (old exam)
690
GPA
4
Age
30
Gender
Male
From
Delhi, India
Major
Engineering
Work
Manufacturing, 72 months
Goal after the MBA
Entrepreneurship
Applied 2019No result posted
Round
Not Sure
GPA
3.3
Age
29
Gender
Male
From
Dallas, TX, United States
Major
Business Administration
Work
Financial Services, 60 months
Goal after the MBA
Financial Services
Applied 2018No result posted
Round
4
GMAT (old exam)
690
GPA
3.2
Age
37
Gender
Female
From
Dallas, TX, United States
Major
Business Administration
Work
Other, 120 months
Goal after the MBA
Sales / Business Development
Applied 2015No result posted
Round
4
GPA
2.7
Age
27
Gender
Male
From
Dallas, TX, United States
Major
Engineering
Work
Consulting, 60 months
Goal after the MBA
Other
Applied 2015No result posted
Round
1
GPA
3.5
Age
32
Gender
Male
From
Moscow, Russian Federation
Major
Engineering
Work
Manufacturing, 108 months
Goal after the MBA
High Tech
Applied 2015No result posted
Round
3
GMAT (old exam)
640
GPA
3.5
Age
24
Gender
Female
From
New haven, CT, United States
Major
Business Administration
Work
Healthcare / Biotech, 3 months
Goal after the MBA
Advertising / Marketing
Applied 2015No result posted
Round
4
GPA
3.1
Age
24
Gender
Male
From
Nashville, TN, United States
Major
Business Administration
Work
Financial Services, 42 months
Goal after the MBA
Healthcare / Biotech
Applied 2015No result posted
Round
3
GPA
3.5
Age
22
Gender
Male
From
Columbia, MO, United States
Major
Other
Work
Research and Development, 12 months
Goal after the MBA
Financial Services
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