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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University

56 Bachelor's Degrees
#417 Overall Quality
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at FGCU

FGCU Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #417 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #15 in Florida.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 402
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 417

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from FGCU Cost?

$6,118 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

FGCU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FGCU was $744 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $140 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $4,191 $22,328
Fees $1,927 $2,834
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $10,914 $10,914
On Campus Other Expenses $5,500 $5,500

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FGCU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from FGCU. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 33
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 3

Does FGCU Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

FGCU 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 FGCU Online Learning page.

FGCU Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Parks & Rec Majors

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 56

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 115

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