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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

79 Bachelor's Degrees
51 Master's Degrees
#226 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how IUP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at IUP

IUP Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 102
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 105
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 212
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 226

Popularity of Parks & Rec at IUP

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from IUP. This makes it the #41 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$11,380 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$25,460 Average Student Debt

IUP Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IUP paid an average of $463 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,716 $11,200
Fees $3,664 $5,097
Books and Supplies $1,100 $1,100
On Campus Room and Board $12,802 $12,802
On Campus Other Expenses $2,080 $2,080

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

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from IUP. About 66% were men and 34% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 60
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

Does IUP Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.

IUP Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from IUP. About 50% were men and 50% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 47
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

IUP Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.

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 132

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 18

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