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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, SLU came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 23 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SLU paid an average of $1,830 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 | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 99 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from SLU. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SLU 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 SLU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Saint Louis 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 | 99 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 98 |
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