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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #467 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 455 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 467 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students earned a bachelor's degree in parks & rec from Western. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Western 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 Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Western Colorado 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 | 37 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.