Most Recent Recognition Action Date:
2021
Decision:
Grant of Accreditation for seven years (2020 - 2027). This action indicates that the Program has no significant deficiencies.
Profile of Accredited Program
The Hospitality & Tourism Management Program
The White Lodging Center for Hospitality & Tourism Management
Purdue University Northwest
2200-160th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
Degrees Awarded:
- BS Hospitality and Tourism Management
Program Student Profile
| Program Enrollment – Major | 3 Years Ago 2018-19 | 2 Years Ago 2019-20 | 1 Year Ago 2020-21 |
| Number of Students | 143 | 126 | 110 |
| Number of Graduates 1 | 43 | 33 | 20 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio 2 | 15:1 | 13:1 | 18:1 |
| Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs) | 86.96% | 86.96% | 85% |
| % Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field within 90 days after graduation 3 | >90% | >90% | >90% |
| % Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation 4 | 88.24% | 88.24% | 85.59% |
| Total Professional Placement and Continuing Education Rate 5 |
- List All grads (Aug., Dec., & May) should be considered in the academic year. For example, Aug. 2020, Dec. 2020, and May 2021 would be used as data for the 2020-2021 academic year.
- Calculate by dividing total number of students in the major by total FTE (Full-time equivalent) major faculty
- Calculate by dividing the number of students employed in industry or related field by the total students graduating in the major for that year.
- Calculate by dividing the number of students continuing their education by the total students graduating in the major for that year.
- Sum number 3 and 4 above (should be equal to or less than 100 %) many of our students work and pursue graduate studies simultaneously, this will result in numbers above 100%