{"id":4905,"date":"2024-08-08T17:38:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T17:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/?page_id=4905"},"modified":"2026-01-14T21:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:09:44","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/data-science\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Science -Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__content\">\n                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subheader\">Data science<\/p>\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\"><strong>Admissions &amp; Financial Aid<\/strong><\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;<br><br>Interested in pursuing both credential options?&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/ms-in-data-science\/data-contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect with our enrollment specialist<\/a> to learn more about this option prior to applying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2022RM2-0037-3_500x495.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap full-width-bleed\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__content\"><strong>Ready to dive into the world of data science?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap--wrap\">\n                                                            <a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a>\n                  \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-78282c74-6006-4c86-a56b-3d05552ac0b0\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-78282c74-6006-4c86-a56b-3d05552ac0b0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Data Science<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-78282c74-6006-4c86-a56b-3d05552ac0b0\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested applicants will complete an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online application<\/a>&nbsp;with the Purdue University Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars. You must submit all the items below to be considered for the Master of Science in Data Science. These documents are reviewed holistically to select well-qualified and prepared students for the program.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<br><br>Admission Requirements&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9cb458ca1b447f331314b59f51fb65a\">\n<li>Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional resume\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One (1) letter of recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Students only: Submit a copy of each diploma received in the original language and English translation.\u202f&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GRE or GMAT exam is not required for admission. Applicants who have taken the GRE or GMAT exam may upload their scores into the online application system for consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations for Success:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is recommended that applicants show successful completion of the following academic coursework, or professional credential:\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33060fd054fc101f5c89f3796465af1e\">\n<li>Statistics\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linear Algebra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probability Theory\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming Languages &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-16b8c7fb-b0f7-4566-a3ab-70b8cad84b18\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-16b8c7fb-b0f7-4566-a3ab-70b8cad84b18\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Admission Requirements: Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-16b8c7fb-b0f7-4566-a3ab-70b8cad84b18\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested applicants will complete an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online application<\/a> with the Purdue University Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars. You must submit all the items below to be considered for the Foundations in Data Science Graduate Certificate. These documents are reviewed holistically to select well-qualified and prepared students for the program.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;Once you have started your application, select Foundations of Data Science as your Program of Interest.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Admission Requirements&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9cb458ca1b447f331314b59f51fb65a\">\n<li>Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional resume\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One (1) letter of recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Students only: Submit a copy of each diploma received in the original language and English translation.\u202f&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GRE or GMAT exam is not required for admission. Applicants who have taken the GRE or GMAT exam may upload their scores into the online application system for consideration.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-f72702a8-135a-4374-a4f4-9bc1488d4853\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-f72702a8-135a-4374-a4f4-9bc1488d4853\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Application Deadlines and Start Dates<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-f72702a8-135a-4374-a4f4-9bc1488d4853\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MSDS and the graduate certificate follow the same application deadlines and program start dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Semester<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Start Date<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Summer 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>April 1, 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>May 11, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>August 1, 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>August 24, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>December 1, 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>January 11, 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">* Classes for Summer 2025 begin as early as May 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cost Per Credit Hour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Program Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Total Credit Hours<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Indiana Resident<br>Per Credit Hour Rate<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Non-Resident &amp; International<br>Per Credit Hour Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Master of Science in Data Science<\/th><td>30<\/td><td>$933.33<\/td><td>$933.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate<\/th><td>9<\/td><td>$933.33<\/td><td>$933.33<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i style=\", sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">* 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. 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