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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #275 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UCA. This makes it the #104 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCA paid an average of $476 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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Of the 117 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from UCA in 2022, 33% were men and 67% 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 University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a master's degree in parks & rec from UCA. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Central Arkansas.
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 | 143 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 9 |
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