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Ball State is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Ball State. This makes it the #118 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ball State was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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Of the 109 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Ball State in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Ball State parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from Ball State. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Ball State University.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 143 |
| Recreation Administration | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 128 |
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