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General Questions
Yes, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
For more information about accreditation you can go to our accreditation explanation page.
- Official Transcripts – from all universities attended.
- Two Confidential Letters of Recommendation.
- Statement of Purpose.
- Updated Resume or CV.
See our How to Apply page for more details.
However, if you have a bachelor's degree in another science or discipline with advanced math skills and programming experience, you may need to take prerequisite courses to be successful in the program.
Please see our curriculum page for more information or talk with our Admissions Specialist who can answer your questions or connect you with faculty.
Jesuits have been educating people since 1540. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø was founded in 1887 and continues to pursue its mission of educating leaders with the capacity for reflective and critical thought.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø's master's programs offer you the opportunity to pursue a degree that strives to educate the whole person: intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
To learn more about the Jesuit influence at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø you can go to our mission and values page.
As a 91³Ô¹ÏÍø student, you are well connected with resources to support you.
Whether it is academic, career or emotional support, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is here to help in any capacity. 
Here are some of the resources that may be offered to you:
- Graduate Student Services
- Academic Advising
- Career & Professional Development services for life
- Health & Well-Being
Program Experience
There will be up to 15 students in your courses.
You will take two classes each semester in order to graduate in 2 years.
Our courses are 8 weeks in length which is half of a semester. There are two sessions each semester.
You will take three total courses in your last semester, two 8-week courses and one 12 week capstone course.
We do not offer courses in the summer for this program.
You can see a progression plan on our curriculum page.
It is designed to take 2 years to complete.
This will vary, depending on your learning style and your course load.
However, most students dedicate approximately 20 hours per week towards coursework.
This may fluctuate up and down.
During a week with a major paper or project due, you might spend more time on coursework than other weeks.
Our classes include reading, research, interactive discussion board posts in your online classroom, projects, possible group projects and writing papers depending on the class.
Classes are 8 weeks long, except for the capstone which is a full 16-week semester.
Students take one class at a time, and two classes for the entire semester, except the final semester in which you will take two 8-week classes and the full semester capstone.
Depending on the class you will likely need 15 to 20 hours a week to complete your coursework, more time may be needed if there is a large project or paper due.
Tuition, Scholarships, Financing
Tuition is $1,400 per credit.
The M.S. in Data Science program is 30 credits.
Tuition does not cover fees, books or other materials required by this program.
There are multiple ways to pay for your M.S. in Data Science including employer tuition reimbursement, Federal Financial Aid, scholarships and payment plans.
You can find more options on our tuition and financing page.