Costs and Aid
2026 Tuition and Course Fees
| Tuition ($1,180/credit hour) | 1 course (3-credit hours): $5430 |
| $200 for 3-credit courses | |
| Course Fees | |
| 17 days: $1,980 | |
| Mandatory Room and Board |
To see a full breakdown of costs for the SMU Taos Leadership Institute and a list of applicable pro-rated SMU Scholarships - please visit our SMU Taos Cost Calculator.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
All SMU Taos Financial Aid and Scholarship opportunities are also available for the SMU Taos Leadership Institute including:
Friends of Taos Scholarship
The Friends of Taos Scholarship is a need-based partial scholarship that can be applied towards the tuition of an SMU Taos course. They are available to full-time SMU undergraduate students attending SMU Taos. Assistance is limited and is awarded at the discretion of the SMU Taos Scholarship Award Committee. The award is based primarily on demonstrated financial need although students may provide evidence of extenuating circumstances. Students receiving tuition assistance awards are responsible for all remaining fees, room and board and transportation expenses.
(You must have an active SMU Taos application to apply)