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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

205 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
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. Also, learn how WCUPA ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.

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

WCUPA Parks & Rec Rankings

The parks & rec major at WCUPA is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Popularity of Parks & Rec at WCUPA

During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 200 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WCUPA. This makes it the #241 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$10,686 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WCUPA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCUPA paid an average of $805 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,716 $19,290
Fees $2,970 $3,221
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $12,474 $12,474
On Campus Other Expenses $4,740 $4,740

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

For the most recent academic year available, 40% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCUPA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 20
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 166
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 6

Does WCUPA Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

WCUPA 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 WCUPA Online Learning page.

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

For the most recent academic year available, 56% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

WCUPA Parks & Rec Students

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

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 225

Majors Similar to Parks & Rec

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 266

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