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

228 Bachelor's Degrees
55 Master's Degrees
#74 Overall Quality
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 UofL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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

UofL Parks & Rec Rankings

UofL was ranked #74 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 56
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 56
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 64
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 74

Popularity of Parks & Rec at UofL

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 228 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 216 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UofL. This makes it the #31 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$12,828 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$34,243 Average Student Debt

UofL Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofL was $1,208 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $12,632 $28,978
Fees $196 $196
Books and Supplies $1,274 $1,274
On Campus Room and Board $11,690 $11,690
On Campus Other Expenses $7,914 $7,914

Learn more about UofL tuition and fees.

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

For the most recent academic year available, 52% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 33
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 164
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 17

Does UofL Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.

UofL Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 56 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofL, about 68% were men and 32% were women.

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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 Louisville with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 2

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at UofL

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

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 284

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 262

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