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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for parks & rec majors, UD came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 21 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UD. This makes it the #349 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,570 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 210 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from UD. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD 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 University of Delaware with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in parks & rec from UD in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Delaware.
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 | 211 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 124 |
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