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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #417 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #15 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank | 
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 402 | 
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 417 | 
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FGCU was $744 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $140 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 | 
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 | 
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | 
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 | 
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,500 | $5,500 | 
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 parks & rec majors earned their bachelor's degree from FGCU. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students | 
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 | 
| Black or African American | 1 | 
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 
| White | 33 | 
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 | 
| Other Races | 3 | 
FGCU 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 FGCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Florida Gulf Coast 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 | 56 | 
| Related Major | Annual Graduates | 
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 115 | 
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