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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at University of Virginia - Main Campus

95 Bachelor's Degrees
33 Master's Degrees
#98 Overall Quality
We'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. Also, learn how University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Degrees Available at University of Virginia

University of Virginia Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 52
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 52
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 96
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 98

Popularity of Parks & Rec at University of Virginia

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from University of Virginia. This makes it the #80 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Parks & Rec from University of Virginia Cost?

$22,323 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

University of Virginia Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $653 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $18,823 $55,450
Fees $3,500 $4,183
Books and Supplies $1,480 $1,480
On Campus Room and Board $13,940 $13,940
On Campus Other Expenses $3,520 $3,520

Learn more about University of Virginia tuition and fees.

University of Virginia Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 72
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 6

Does University of Virginia Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.

University of Virginia Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from University of Virginia. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at University of Virginia

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

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 121

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 198

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