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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from Northwest. This makes it the #118 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwest was $537 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $6,442 $12,884 Fees $3,739 $3,739 Books and Supplies $400 $400 On Campus Room and Board $11,788 $11,788 On Campus Other Expenses $2,576 $2,576
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Of the 30 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwest, about 47% were men and 53% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Of the 23 parks & rec students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwest, about 26% were men and 74% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in parks & rec.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Northwest Missouri State 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 Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 44 Health & Physical Education 9
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