Data science

Admissions & Financial Aid

Within this page, you can find information about how to apply for the Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) or Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate.  Review program requirements, as well as up-to-date application deadlines. Additionally, this page contains information on the cost and financial aid opportunities available to online graduate students at Purdue University. 

Interested in pursuing both credential options?  Connect with our enrollment specialist to learn more about this option prior to applying. 

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Cost Per Credit Hour

Program NameTotal Credit HoursIndiana Resident
Per Credit Hour Rate
Non-Resident & International
Per Credit Hour Rate
Master of Science in Data Science30$933.33$933.33
Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate9$933.33$933.33

* 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. 

Financial Assistance 

There are financial assistance options to consider to help defray the costs of enrolling in a graduate professional program. These include Stafford loans, graduate PLUS loans, military programs and loans from private lenders. Through myPurdue, you can monitor your financial aid funding and make sure the proper payments are made in a timely fashion.  

Purdue Office of the Bursar

The Purdue Bursar’s Office provides options for payment of fees such as installment plans and third-party payments. Visit the Purdue Bursar’s Office for more details. 

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