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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Minnesota State University - Mankato

127 Bachelor's Degrees
39 Master's Degrees
#52 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 Minnesota State Mankato ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at Minnesota State Mankato

Minnesota State Mankato Parks & Rec Rankings

Minnesota State Mankato is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #52 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 40
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 52
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 54
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 54

Popularity of Parks & Rec at Minnesota State Mankato

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #60 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from Minnesota State Mankato Cost?

$9,490 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Minnesota State Mankato Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Minnesota State Mankato was $703 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $327 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,356 $17,726
Fees $1,134 $1,134
Books and Supplies $1,042 $1,042
On Campus Room and Board $11,224 $11,224
On Campus Other Expenses $2,672 $2,672

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Minnesota State Mankato Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 127 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Minnesota State Mankato in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Minnesota State Mankato are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 105
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 5

Does Minnesota State Mankato Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the Minnesota State Mankato 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 Minnesota State Mankato Online Learning page.

Minnesota State Mankato Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from Minnesota State Mankato. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Minnesota State Mankato are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 31
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 4

Minnesota State Mankato Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.

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 133
Recreation Administration 29
Outdoor Education 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 107

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