Best Tourism Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.6K/Yr (лв30,194/Yr)Admission	M.S Recreation, Sport and Touris...₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S Economic Development and Tou...GRE updated298TOEFL84₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#3	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.87L/Yr ($36,065/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Sustainable Tourism and Prot...GRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#4	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.59L/Yr ($33,400/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Recreation, Park, and Touris...₹28.59L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, New Hampshire ₹8.22L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now Long Island University Post Greenvale, New York ₹25.16L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Claremont Graduate University Claremont, California ₹50.84L 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science and Analytics Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.16L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida ₹17.46L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic second name testing Baltimore, Maryland ₹50.26L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.11L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now 6.1 Best In Academic University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut ₹11.17L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now
#5	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.02L/Yr ($38,582/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and TourismDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.02L/Yr $38,582 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.56L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S Parks, Recreation and Touris...GRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.56L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#7	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.4L/Yr ($32,018/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	M.S Parks, Recreation and Touris...TOEFL80₹27.4L/Yr $32,018 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.1L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.S Hotel, Restaurant, and Touri...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.1L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.19L/Yr ($37,608/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism and Hospitality Mana...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹32.19L/Yr $37,608 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.7L/Yr ($33,528/Yr)Living: ₹15.02L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism Management₹28.7L/Yr $33,528 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.6L/Yr ($31,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.S Natural Resource Tourism - G...₹26.6L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#12	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.47L/Yr ($33,267/Yr)Living: ₹11.01L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	M.S Hospitality Management and T...₹29.32L/Yr $34,258 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.52L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.S Restaurant, Hotel and Touris...ACT25TOEFL70₹19.52L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#14	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.62L/Yr ($17,084/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism, Leisure, and Event ...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.62L/Yr $17,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#15	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.02L/Yr ($29,238/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Business Hospitality and Tou...GRE updated310IELTS7.5PTE53₹25.02L/Yr $29,238 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.45L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Natural Resources with empha...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.45L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#17	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.79L/Yr ($32,464/Yr)Living: ₹3.68L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	M.S International Sustainable To...GRE updated307TOEFL79PTE53₹27.79L/Yr $32,464 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#18	Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.93L/Yr ($31,469/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,618/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism, Conventions and Eve...₹26.93L/Yr $31,469 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.22L/Yr ($11,940/Yr)Living: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	B.S Geography, Tourism StudiesTOEFL85₹10.22L/Yr $11,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#20	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.22L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission	M.S Hospitality & Tourism Manage...GRE updated300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.22L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#21	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.67L/Yr ($8,956/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	M.S Recreation, Parks, & TourismTOEFL80PTE59₹7.67L/Yr $8,956 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#22	Sacred Heart University, Fairfield Connecticut, Usa57.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.64L/Yr ($46,310/Yr)Living: ₹15L/Yr ($17,520/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality, Resort and Tour...TOEFL80PTE62₹39.64L/Yr $46,310 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 370 by FORBES in 2019
#23	Widener University, Chester Pennsylvania, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.92L/Yr ($20,934/Yr)Living: ₹12L/Yr ($14,024/Yr)Admission	M.S Hospitality and TourismIELTS6.5PTE58₹17.92L/Yr $20,934 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#24	Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville Tennessee, Usa67.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,186/Yr)Living: ₹8.05L/Yr ($9,400/Yr)Admission	B.S AgritourismTOEFL80PTE52₹14.71L/Yr $17,186 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 486 by FORBES in 2019
#25	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.2L/Yr ($15,424/Yr)Living: ₹12.14L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	M.S Recreation and TourismTOEFL79PTE47₹14.43L/Yr $16,858 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#26	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Leisure, Sport and Tourism S...IELTS5.5PTE54₹23.92L/Yr $27,942 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#27	Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.84L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living: ₹7.31L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality Leadership - Tou...SAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.84L/Yr $15,006 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 342 by US News in 2024 Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#28	University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.31L/Yr ($12,044/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,631/Yr)Admission	B.S Hotel, Restaurant, and Touri...₹10.31L/Yr $12,044 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1425 by CWUR in 2022
#29	Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Kentucky, Usa70%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.07L/Yr ($18,774/Yr)Living: ₹8.33L/Yr ($9,728/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism and Resort Recreatio...₹16.07L/Yr $18,774 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 641 by FORBES in 2019
#30	Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.05L/Yr ($16,410/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Geography - Geo-TourismIELTS6.5PTE53₹14.05L/Yr $16,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#31	Alabama State University, Montgomery Alabama, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.6L/Yr ($19,396/Yr)Living: ₹4.64L/Yr ($5,422/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and TourismTOEFL79PTE59₹16.6L/Yr $19,396 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 394 by US News in 2024
#32	University of New Orleans, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.95L/Yr ($27,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.05L/Yr ($10,575/Yr)Admission	B.S Hotel, Restaurant, and Touri...TOEFL79PTE58₹23.95L/Yr $27,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1633 by CWUR in 2022
#33	California State University-northridge, Northridge California, Usa45.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.72L/Yr ($54,584/Yr)Living: ₹8.9L/Yr ($10,402/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism, Hospitality, and Re...IELTS6PTE50₹46.72L/Yr $54,584 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1294 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#34	San Jose State University, San Jose California, Usa55.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.43L/Yr ($21,530/Yr)Living: ₹10.82L/Yr ($12,641/Yr)Admission	M.S Recreation, concentration in...TOEFL80PTE53₹18.43L/Yr $21,528 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1362 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 295 by FORBES in 2019
#35	Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina, Usa68.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.3L/Yr ($19,048/Yr)Living: ₹7L/Yr ($8,173/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism Mana...₹16.3L/Yr $19,048 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1694 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#36	California State University, Sacramento California, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.91L/Yr ($36,118/Yr)Living: ₹12.32L/Yr ($14,396/Yr)Admission	M.S Recreation, Parks, and Touri...IELTS6.5PTE65₹30.91L/Yr $36,118 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 1725 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 469 by FORBES in 2019
#37	California State University, Chico California, Usa63.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.57L/Yr ($11,182/Yr)Living: ₹10.88L/Yr ($12,712/Yr)Admission	B.S Community and Commercial Rec...IELTS5.5PTE44₹9.57L/Yr $11,182 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 335 by FORBES in 2019
#38	Christian Brothers University, Memphis Tennessee, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.4L/Yr ($35,520/Yr)Living: ₹7.49L/Yr ($8,754/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism Mana...₹30.4L/Yr $35,520 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 511 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud Minnesota, Usa85.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.14L/Yr ($9,516/Yr)Living: ₹7.32L/Yr ($8,558/Yr)Admission	M.S Geography - Tourism Planning...IELTS5.5PTE53₹8.14L/Yr $9,516 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 583 by FORBES in 2019
#40	University of West Florida, Pensacola Florida, Usa41%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.79L/Yr ($19,620/Yr)Living: ₹8.01L/Yr ($9,354/Yr)Admission	B.S Global Hospitality and Touri...TOEFL71PTE50₹16.79L/Yr $19,620 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 615 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Niagara University, Niagara University New York, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.12L/Yr ($16,494/Yr)Living: ₹11.08L/Yr ($12,950/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism and Event ManagementIELTS6.0PTE58₹14.12L/Yr $16,494 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(1 User)
#42	North Carolina Central University, Durham North Carolina, Usa65.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.68L/Yr ($21,830/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism₹18.68L/Yr $21,830 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#43	East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.73L/Yr ($20,720/Yr)Living: ₹7.53L/Yr ($8,792/Yr)Admission	B.S Hotel Restaurant and Tourism...₹17.73L/Yr $20,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#44	College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn Illinois, Usa	Tuition: ₹12.5L/Yr ($14,602/Yr)Living: ₹7.83L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism Mana...₹12.5L/Yr $14,602 Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	--
#45	Seton Hill University, Greensburg Pennsylvania, Usa60.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.17L/Yr ($35,248/Yr)Living: ₹9.87L/Yr ($11,536/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism₹30.17L/Yr $35,248 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#46	Fort Hays State University, Hays Kansas, Usa90.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,180/Yr)Living: ₹6.76L/Yr ($7,894/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism and Hospitality Mana...₹12.99L/Yr $15,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#47	Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo Indiana, Usa71.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.77L/Yr ($19,592/Yr)Living: ₹6.23L/Yr ($7,284/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism₹16.77L/Yr $19,592 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#48	University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie Wisconsin, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.38L/Yr ($17,974/Yr)Living: ₹5.75L/Yr ($6,714/Yr)Admission	B.S Hotel, Restaurant and Touris...IELTS6.0PTE54₹15.38L/Yr $17,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#49	Central Connecticut State University, New Britain Connecticut, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.76L/Yr ($23,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.11L/Yr ($11,816/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism₹19.76L/Yr $23,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#50	Lasell University, Newton Massachusetts, Usa78.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.64L/Yr ($11,268/Yr)Living: ₹12.67L/Yr ($14,800/Yr)Admission	M.S Sport Tourism and Hospitalit...TOEFL79₹9.64L/Yr $11,268 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--