The Edwin L. Cox School of Business is the business school of Southern Methodist University, which was founded in 1911 in Dallas, Texas. The school was named in 1978 for Dallas oilman and philanthropist Edwin L. Cox, whose gift helped establish it as a leading business program. Cox offers BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, specialized master's, and PhD programs, and is regularly ranked among the top business schools in the Southwest and nationally, especially for its part-time and executive MBA offerings.
Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the nation's largest business hubs with a high concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, Cox gives students direct access to internships, employers, and alumni. The campus culture is collaborative and career-focused, with small class sizes, a strong emphasis on ethics and leadership, and distinctive strengths in finance, real estate, energy, entrepreneurship, and analytics. Students benefit from a close-knit community, active student organizations, and extensive case competitions and experiential learning.
| Type | Private Research |
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Total students | 2,300 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 50% |
| Graduation rate | 82% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
| In-state tuition | $62,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,000 |
| Room & board | $20,000 |
| Average financial aid | $38,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | 1300-1480 |
| ACT range | 30-34 |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Regular deadline | January 15 |
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