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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Jacksonville University

40 Bachelor's Degrees
22 Master's Degrees
#344 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 JU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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

JU Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at JU was ranked #344 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #14 in Florida.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 158
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 160
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 325
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 344

Popularity of Parks & Rec at JU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jacksonville University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from JU. This makes it the #132 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$46,030 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

JU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at JU paid an average of $1,510 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $45,050 $45,050
Fees $980 $980
Books and Supplies $700 $700
On Campus Room and Board $16,550 $16,550
On Campus Other Expenses $2,626 $2,626

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

Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from JU in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 18
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 5

Does JU Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

JU 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 JU Online Learning page.

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

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from JU. About 38% were men and 62% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 24
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 5

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at JU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Jacksonville 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 90

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 12

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