by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UCO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation & leisure studies. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from UCO. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 100 |
| Recreation Administration | 5 |
View All Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.