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Rice is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 35 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rice was $2,384 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,210 | $57,210 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,900 | $15,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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Of the 104 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from Rice in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Rice 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 Rice Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Rice 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 | 104 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 33 |
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