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GVSU was ranked #70 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for parks & rec majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 70 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 267 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 286 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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Of the 267 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in parks & rec from GVSU in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at Grand Valley 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 |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 275 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 335 |
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