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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies at Wichita State University

51 Bachelor's Degrees
32 Master's Degrees
#316 Overall Quality
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in parks & rec.

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

WSU Parks & Rec Rankings

The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #316 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools 160
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Graduate Degree Schools 162
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 284
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools 316

Popularity of Parks & Rec at WSU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from WSU. This makes it the #84 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$9,322 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,821 Average Student Debt

WSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,247 $17,165
Fees $2,075 $2,075
Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250
On Campus Room and Board $13,790 $13,790
On Campus Other Expenses $3,450 $3,450

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

Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from WSU in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 40
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Does WSU Offer an Online BS in Parks & Rec?

Online degrees for the WSU parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WSU Online Learning page.

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

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 parks & rec majors earned their master's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.

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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 Wichita State University with a master's in parks & rec.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

Parks & Rec Student Diversity at WSU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Wichita State University.

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 75

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 210

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