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Colorado State is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 282 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 308 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Colorado State. This makes it the #224 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $468 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 230 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Colorado State does not offer an online option for its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State Online Learning page.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from Colorado State in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
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 | 232 |
| Recreation Administration | 84 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 165 |
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