Fall 2010 Admissions Information
Application deadline (U.S.)
rolling
Application deadline (International)
N/A
Application fee
$75
Director of admissions
Patti Cudney
MBA Program Contacts
Full-time traditional two-year and full-time accelerated programs admissions phone number
(800) 472-3622
Full-time traditional two-year and full-time accelerated programs admissions E-mail
mbainfo@cox.smu.edu
Full-time traditional two-year and full-time accelerated MBA programs website
http://coxmba.com
Executive program admissions phone number
(214) 768-9020
Executive program admissions E-mail
dteems@cox.smu.edu
Executive MBA program website
http://smuemba.com
Part-time program admissions phone number
(214) 768-2074
Part-time program admissions E-mail
mbainfo@cox.smu.edu
Part-time MBA program website
http://coxpmba.com
Part-time distance learning program admissions phone number
N/A
Part-time distance learning program admissions E-mail
N/A
Part-time distance learning MBA program website
N/A
Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics
Number of applicants (full-time)
389
Number of acceptances (full-time)
139
Acceptance rate (full-time)
35.7%
Number of applicants (part-time)
176
Number of acceptances (part-time)
133
Acceptance rate (part-time)
75.6%
Fall 2008 Enrollment
Total first-year enrollment (full-time)
90
Average age (full-time)
27
Average undergraduate GPA (full-time)
3.23
New entrants providing their undergraduate GPAs (full-time)
74
Full-time student GPA range (10th-90th percentile)
2.65-3.76
Average GMAT score (full-time)
642
Full-time student GMAT range (10th-90th percentile)
560-720
Average months of work experience (full-time)
52
Students with prior work experience (full-time)
86
Total first-year enrollment (part-time)
121
Average age (part-time)
28
Average undergraduate GPA (part-time)
3.14
New entrants providing their undergraduate GPAs (part-time)
121
Part-time student GPA range (10th-90th percentile)
2.45-3.82
Average GMAT (part-time)
601
Part-time student GMAT range (10th-90th percentile)
540-680
Average months of work experience (part-time)
60
Students with prior work experience (part-time)
121
Undergraduate Majors
Business and Commerce majors
29
Computer science majors
2
Economics majors
11
Engineering majors
18
Humanities majors
10
Law majors
0
Science majors
2
Social Science majors
16
Other majors
2
TOEFL
TOEFL required for international students?
Yes
Minimum TOEFL score required for paper test
600
Minimum TOEFL score required for computer test
250
Criteria, Processes, Factors, and Procedures Used in Admissions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
Full-time traditional two-year and full-time accelerated programs: Candidates must show potential for success in global environment; demonstrated analytical, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; outstanding academic achievement and potential. Interview by invitation. Completed applications contain transcripts, GMAT, TOEFL (international), two professional recommendations, nonrefundable application fee of $75, essays and resume.
Executive program: The Cox EMBA Program admits a diverse and experienced set of individuals with a desire to achieve, learn, and prepare for greater challenges. Strong candidates should have eight years of work experience and occupy a mid-to-senior level management or ownership position. The application requires two essays, resume and cover letter, transcripts, two recommendations, and an interview.
Part-time program: Our PMBA program offers an innovative customizable curriculum. During the first three semesters, students study core courses. Thereafter they are encouraged to focus on individual goals by selecting from a range of electives. Cox provides the chance to study abroad through the International Program. Additional features include access to elite programs facilities and a strong alumni network.
Part-time distance learning program: N/A