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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 290 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 297 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Shepherd University paid an average of $788 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,288 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,308 | $11,308 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,566 | $2,566 |
Learn more about Shepherd University tuition and fees.
Of the 36 parks & rec students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Shepherd University, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Shepherd University 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 Shepherd University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Shepherd 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 | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 19 |
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