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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 179 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PLU paid an average of $1,546 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 | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from PLU in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
PLU 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 PLU Online Learning page.
The parks & rec program at PLU awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
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 | 54 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 8 |
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