Best Tourism Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.03L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.87L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S Economic Development and Tou...GRE298TOEFL84₹50.03L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.81L/Yr ($36,065/Yr)Living: ₹9.12L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Sustainable Tourism and Prot...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.55L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.96L/Yr ($38,582/Yr)Living: ₹11.11L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and TourismDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹32.96L/Yr $38,582 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.12L/Yr ($29,398/Yr)Living: ₹9.83L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Tourism and Recreation Manag...GRE308IELTS6₹25.75L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022

#5	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.3L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Recreation - Tourism Managem...IELTS7₹22.3L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.05L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.S Hotel, Restaurant, and Touri...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.05L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.65L/Yr ($33,528/Yr)Living: ₹15L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism Management₹28.65L/Yr $33,528 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.56L/Yr ($31,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.23L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.S Natural Resource Tourism - G...₹26.56L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.42L/Yr ($33,267/Yr)Living: ₹10.99L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	M.S Hospitality Management and T...₹29.27L/Yr $34,258 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#10	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.49L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.91L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.S Restaurant, Hotel and Touris...ACT25TOEFL70₹19.49L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025

#11	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.6L/Yr ($17,084/Yr)Living: ₹7.6L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism, Leisure, and Event ...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.6L/Yr $17,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#12	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.98L/Yr ($29,238/Yr)Living: ₹10.83L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Business Hospitality and Tou...GRE310IELTS7.5PTE53₹24.98L/Yr $29,238 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#13	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.42L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.12L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Natural Resources with empha...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.42L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#14	Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon, Usa77.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.66L/Yr ($44,080/Yr)Living: ₹15.14L/Yr ($17,721/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism and Outdoor Leadersh...TOEFL70₹37.66L/Yr $44,080 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#15	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.74L/Yr ($32,464/Yr)Living: ₹3.68L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	M.S International Sustainable To...GRE307TOEFL79PTE53₹27.74L/Yr $32,464 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#16	Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.89L/Yr ($31,469/Yr)Living: ₹8.22L/Yr ($9,618/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism, Conventions and Eve...₹26.89L/Yr $31,469 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Sacred Heart University, Fairfield Connecticut, Usa57.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.57L/Yr ($46,310/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,520/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality, Resort and Tour...TOEFL80PTE62₹39.57L/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
#18	Widener University, Chester Pennsylvania, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.89L/Yr ($20,934/Yr)Living: ₹11.98L/Yr ($14,024/Yr)Admission	M.S Hospitality and TourismIELTS6.5PTE58₹17.89L/Yr $20,934 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#19	Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville Tennessee, Usa67.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.68L/Yr ($17,186/Yr)Living: ₹8.03L/Yr ($9,400/Yr)Admission	B.S AgritourismTOEFL80PTE52₹14.68L/Yr $17,186 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 486 by FORBES in 2019
#20	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.18L/Yr ($15,424/Yr)Living: ₹12.12L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	M.S Recreation and TourismTOEFL79PTE47₹14.4L/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
#21	University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.29L/Yr ($12,044/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,631/Yr)Admission	B.S Hotel, Restaurant, and Touri...₹10.29L/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
#22	Alabama State University, Montgomery Alabama, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.57L/Yr ($19,396/Yr)Living: ₹4.63L/Yr ($5,422/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and TourismTOEFL79PTE59₹16.57L/Yr $19,396 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 394 by US News in 2024
#23	California State University-northridge, Northridge California, Usa45.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.02L/Yr ($37,481/Yr)Living: ₹8.89L/Yr ($10,402/Yr)Admission	M.S Tourism, Hospitality, and Re...GRE290IELTS6.5PTE58₹17.41L/Yr $20,378 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1294 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#24	Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina, Usa68.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.27L/Yr ($19,048/Yr)Living: ₹6.98L/Yr ($8,173/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism Mana...₹16.27L/Yr $19,048 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1694 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#25	California State University, Chico California, Usa63.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.55L/Yr ($11,182/Yr)Living: ₹10.86L/Yr ($12,712/Yr)Admission	B.S Community and Commercial Rec...IELTS5.5PTE44₹9.55L/Yr $11,182 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 335 by FORBES in 2019
#26	Christian Brothers University, Memphis Tennessee, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.35L/Yr ($35,520/Yr)Living: ₹7.48L/Yr ($8,754/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism Mana...₹30.35L/Yr $35,520 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 511 by FORBES in 2019
#27	Niagara University, Niagara University New York, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.09L/Yr ($16,494/Yr)Living: ₹11.06L/Yr ($12,950/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism and Event ManagementIELTS6.0PTE58₹14.09L/Yr $16,494 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(1 User)
#28	North Carolina Central University, Durham North Carolina, Usa65.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.65L/Yr ($21,830/Yr)Living: ₹8.42L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism₹18.65L/Yr $21,830 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#29	East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.7L/Yr ($20,720/Yr)Living: ₹7.51L/Yr ($8,792/Yr)Admission	B.S Hotel Restaurant and Tourism...₹17.7L/Yr $20,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#30	College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn Illinois, Usa	Tuition: ₹12.48L/Yr ($14,602/Yr)Living: ₹7.82L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism Mana...₹12.48L/Yr $14,602 Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	--
#31	Seton Hill University, Greensburg Pennsylvania, Usa60.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.12L/Yr ($35,248/Yr)Living: ₹9.86L/Yr ($11,536/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism₹30.12L/Yr $35,248 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#32	Fort Hays State University, Hays Kansas, Usa90.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.97L/Yr ($15,180/Yr)Living: ₹6.74L/Yr ($7,894/Yr)Admission	B.S Tourism and Hospitality Mana...₹12.97L/Yr $15,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#33	Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo Indiana, Usa71.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.74L/Yr ($19,592/Yr)Living: ₹6.22L/Yr ($7,284/Yr)Admission	B.S Hospitality and Tourism₹16.74L/Yr $19,592 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--

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