Cost Breakdown
SMU Dedman School of Law Cost
Dallas, Texas|Southern Methodist University
Top 50#42 Nationally
Cost Overview
Annual Tuition
$53,000/year
3-Year Total
$225,000
Tuition + living expenses
Avg. Debt
$169,000
At graduation
Receive Aid
72%
of students
Tuition Breakdown
- Tuition
- $53,000/year
- Cost of Living
- Moderate
- Estimated 3-Year Total
- $225,000
Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 72%
- Median Grant
- $25,000/year
- Average Debt at Graduation
- $169,000
SMU Law offers merit scholarships ranging from partial to full tuition for competitive applicants. Need-based aid supplements merit awards.
Compared to National Averages
The average total cost of law school nationally is approximately $180,000 over three years, including tuition and living expenses.
National Average
$180,000
3-year total
SMU Law
$225,000
3-year total
Difference
+$45,000
above average