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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from SMU. This makes it the #141 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from SMU. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SMU 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 SMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from SMU. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Southern Methodist 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 | 133 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 44 |
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