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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #4 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 261 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 267 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UCO. This makes it the #336 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCO was $606 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
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Of the 99 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from UCO in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 Oklahoma with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from UCO in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 University of Central Oklahoma.
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 | 100 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 6 |
| Recreation Administration | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 25 |
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