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The bachelor's program at Montana Western was ranked #412 on College Factual's Best Schools for parks & rec list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 397 |
| Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Schools | 412 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana - Western handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Montana Western was $724 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $202 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,845 | $17,375 |
| Fees | $1,586 | $1,664 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,104 | $9,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,978 | $4,978 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana - Western with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Montana Western parks & rec bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montana Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at The University of Montana - Western.
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 | 16 |