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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

82 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
#110 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how IUPUI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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

IUPUI Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 110
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 111

Popularity of Parks & Rec at IUPUI

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from IUPUI. This makes it the #349 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$10,449 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$13,594 Average Student Debt

IUPUI Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IUPUI paid an average of $1,084 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,241 $32,509
Fees $1,208 $1,208
Books and Supplies $690 $690
On Campus Room and Board $13,010 $13,010
On Campus Other Expenses $2,536 $2,536

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

Of the 82 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IUPUI, about 39% were men and 61% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 64
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 2

Does IUPUI Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

IUPUI 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 IUPUI Online Learning page.

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

For the most recent academic year available, 20% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

IUPUI Parks & Rec Students

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

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 174

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 887

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