Admissions and Costs
Online MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management | White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Tuition
As a land-grant university, we aim to make our programs as affordable as possible. As you take your next giant leap into graduate school, view a breakdown of program costs below.
The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
| Indiana Residents | Out-of-State Residents | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per credit hour | $766.30 | $843.80 |
| Total credit hours | 30 | 30 |
| Total degree cost* | $22,989 | $25,314 |
Admission Requirements
Admission decisions are based on individual experience and the applicant’s fit with the program. To be considered, please submit a completed application accompanied by the following:
- Professional resume.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with an approximate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
- Official transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits.*
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your abilities.
- Statement of purpose (1-2 pages).
- Personal history statement (1-2 pages).
- Three years of work experience is recommended.
- An application fee of $60 ($75 for international students).
*Coursework used to satisfy the requirements of a conferred master’s degree from an institution other than Purdue may not be used as transfer credit.
International Students
- Official transcripts from all universities attended in the original language as well as English translation for transcripts and diplomas not in English.
- Non-native English speakers must also submit the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language test scores that are less than two years old and meet the following requirements:
- Minimum Overall: 80
- Writing: 18
- Speaking: 18
- Listening: 14
- Reading: 19
- Test of Written English
- International English Language Testing Systemtest scores that are less than two years old and meet the following requirements:
- Minimum Overall: 6.5
- Writing: 6.5
- Speaking: 6.0
- Listening: 6.0
- Reading: 5.5
- Duolingo test scores that are less than two years old and meet the following requirements:
- Total score of 115 and 115 on each subscore
- Test of English as a Foreign Language test scores that are less than two years old and meet the following requirements:
Application deadlines:
| APPLICATION DEADLINE | START OF CLASSES | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | December 6, 2025 | January 13, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | April 4, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | July 31, 2025 | August 25, 2025 |
Program Quick Facts
Degree Type:
Master of Science
Format:
100% Online
Program Length:
Two years (30 credits)
Weekly Commitment:
15-20 hours
Department/School:
Hospitality and Tourism Management