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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WWU. This makes it the #324 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from WWU. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of parks & rec master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Washington 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 | 48 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 43 |
| Outdoor Education | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 95 |
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