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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at University of Kansas

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at KU

• Basic Certificates in Parks & Rec
• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Rec

KU Parks & Rec Rankings

KU is in the top 10% of the country for parks & rec. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 517 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	38
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools	39

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from KU Cost?

KU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$10,596	$28,308
Fees	$1,104	$1,104
Books and Supplies	$1,224	$1,224
On Campus Room and Board	$10,818	$10,818
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,390	$3,390

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KU Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 193 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from KU in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	14
White	152
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	12

Does KU Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. KU does offer online classes in its parks & rec bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.

KU Parks & Rec Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Kansas.

Parks & Rec Majors

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	201

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service	302

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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