SMU online MSLS Tuition and Financial Aid
Advance your career for less than $35,000
Experience the prestige of a private university education known for fostering enterprising leaders for a total tuition of only $33,000. SMU's rich heritage and renowned reputation are now more accessible than ever, offering you a first-class master's degree that suits both your aspirations and your budget. Join us at SMU for the online Master of Science in the Learning Sciences, where affordability meets world-changing opportunities.
Online Master of Science in the Learning Sciences Tuition
Fees for the online MSLS
| MS in the Learning Sciences | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit | $1,100* |
| Application Fee | $75 |
*Includes $1,000 tuition/credit hour and SMU Distance Learning Fees: $100/credit hour. Tuition and costs are effective as of April 29, 2025. Tuition rates are not inclusive of textbooks and fees. Tuition and costs are subject to change and should be confirmed on the University’s official tuition listing smu.edu/enrollmentservices/bursar/costofattendance/coursefees/2025-2026.
Financial Aid
If you wish to apply for financial aid, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as early as possible. The Financial Aid Office at Southern Methodist University will work with you to determine options for funding university coursework based on FAFSA results. SMU's FAFSA code is 003613.
Visit the Student Financial Services website for more information.