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Dallas, TX · Private · Medium · Urban
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Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
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Of enrolled students
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Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 326 | $131,515 | $83,343 |
| Economics | 139 | $96,927 | $82,686 |
| Psychology, General | 123 | $64,774 | $50,706 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 107 | $76,143 | $63,560 |
| Biology, General | 101 | $59,316 | $57,214 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 99 | $80,147 | $54,562 |
| Computer Science | 95 | $116,586 | $107,009 |
| Marketing | 88 | $95,864 | $69,303 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
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Common App personal statement (650 words) + 2 supplementals
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1 counselor + 0 teacher recommendations required
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Per the school's own Common Data Set, applicant interest is rated considered.
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Research University
No
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$67,040
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$67,040
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$268,160
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
15%
Religious Affiliation
Methodist
Football Conference
ACC
Debt-to-Income
24.9%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$515,380
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline (ED: November 1, 2026) / RD: January 15, 2027
124 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 2
Interview: Not Offered
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 71 | $116,818 | $68,257 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 62 | $94,535 | $76,194 |
| Political Science and Government | 62 | $84,753 | $63,293 |
| Real Estate | 55 | - | $84,821 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.