Photo Illustration by Sidney Hollingsworth/The Daily Campus
SMU tuition costs have increased over the last four years. SMU ranks as one of the most expensive universities to attend in the United States.
SMU tuition costs have increased over the last four years. SMU ranks as one of the most expensive universities to attend in the United States. (Photo Illustration by Sidney Hollingsworth/The Daily Campus)
Pepperdine, Dartmouth, Duke and Southern Methodist University all share one thing in common- high tuition. On Oct. 6, Campus Grotto announced these schools as some of the most expensive schools in the nation: costing more than $55,000 to attend per year.
SMU ranks No. 68 on the 100 most expensive colleges. The total cost of an SMU education for the 2012-2013 academic year is $55,475. The cost includes tuition and fees, which totaled $41,750, and average room and board. Last year, tuition and fees totaled $39,430.
Sophomore Hansel Reyes, who was recently admitted to SMU, plans to go through four years at the Cox School of Business. However, if the price of tuition continues to increase he may have to reconsider his expectations.
“I really hope I am able to finish my major at SMU,” Reyes said. “Being able to attend is both an honor and blessing, but if tuition increases there is a chance it might end up forcing me to retire my