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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WKU. This makes it the #22 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 130 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from WKU in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Of the 38 students who earned a master's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies from WKU in 2021-2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Kentucky 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 | 129 |
| Recreation Administration | 64 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 155 |
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