Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
About Cox School of Business
Cox School of Business is the graduate business school of Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 120. 40% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 680; average GPA is 3.35. Median starting salary is $138,000, 90% employed. Printed annual tuition is $55,000. Known for Finance, Real Estate, Energy, Dallas Network. Best for Finance, Real Estate, Energy.
How Southern Methodist University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Cox School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 680 average GMAT and a 3.35 GPA set the published bar ; 40% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
90% employed · median starting salary$138,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Dallas
Cox School of Business is in Dallas, Texas. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Cox School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Cox School of Business located?
Cox School of Business is in Dallas, Texas.
Is the Cox School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Cox School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Cox School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 680.
What is the average GPA at Cox School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.35.
What is the Cox School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Cox School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 40%.
What is the median starting salary for Cox School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $138,000.
What is the employment rate after the Cox School of Business MBA?
90% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Cox School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $55,000.
How long is the Cox School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Cox School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 120 students.
What is Cox School of Business known for?
Cox School of Business is known for Finance, Real Estate, Energy, Dallas Network.
Who is the Cox School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Finance, Real Estate, Energy.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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