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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WIU. This makes it the #48 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from WIU. About 26% of these graduates were women and the other 74% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Illinois University.
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 | 51 |
| Recreation Administration | 40 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 42 |
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