2026 Recreation & Fitness Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness

Rankings 51-100 of 1,199 colleges for Recreation & Fitness

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Recreation & Fitness.
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#51

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
94%
97%

University of Florida-Online scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,655 students with in-state tuition of $3,358 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#52

Winona Lake, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
80%
75%

Grace College and Theological Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,304 students with in-state tuition of $27,992 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
49%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
93%
97%

Clemson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 29,077 students with in-state tuition of $14,038 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (49th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

Forest Grove, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

Pacific University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,427 students with in-state tuition of $53,174 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#55

Bowling Green, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
80%
75%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,594 students with in-state tuition of $11,010 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
45%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
91%
95%

Michigan State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,089 students with in-state tuition of $16,930 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (45th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

New London, NH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
90%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
81%
78%

Colby-Sawyer College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 972 students with in-state tuition of $17,500 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

Fort Collins, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
59%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
85%
87%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 34,096 students with in-state tuition of $10,299 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.7 / 100
76.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
51%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
83%
82%

Temple University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 29,640 students with in-state tuition of $21,023 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
56%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
97%
99%

University of Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 56,311 students with in-state tuition of $4,477 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Des Moines, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
73%
49%

Grand View University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,856 students with in-state tuition of $32,800 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

Saint Peter, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
87%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
84%
84%

Gustavus Adolphus College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,906 students with in-state tuition of $53,570 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Hillsdale, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
70%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
96%
99%

Hillsdale College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,792 students with in-state tuition of $30,780 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

Thousand Oaks, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
81%
78%

California Lutheran University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,351 students with in-state tuition of $49,880 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#65

Salisbury, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
98%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
73%
49%

Catawba College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,376 students with in-state tuition of $33,400 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

Salisbury, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
80%
75%

Salisbury University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,025 students with in-state tuition of $7,706 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Bethany, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
92%
96%

Southern Nazarene University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,198 students with in-state tuition of $28,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Athens, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
62%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
82%
80%

Ohio University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,323 students with in-state tuition of $13,746 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#69

University, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.5 / 100
75.5
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
48%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
88%
92%

University of Mississippi scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 26,449 students with in-state tuition of $9,252 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Tuscaloosa, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.5 / 100
75.5
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
86%
89%

The University of Alabama scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,846 students with in-state tuition of $11,100 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#71

Garden City, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
62%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
83%
82%

Adelphi University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,603 students with in-state tuition of $45,450 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Normal, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
62%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
81%
78%

Illinois State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,546 students with in-state tuition of $11,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#73

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
69%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
91%
95%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,728 students with in-state tuition of $11,332 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#74

Fullerton, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
77%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
85%
87%

California State University-Fullerton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 43,662 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
75%
56%

Nebraska Wesleyan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,654 students with in-state tuition of $40,648 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#76

Waco, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
47%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
91%
95%

Baylor University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 20,626 students with in-state tuition of $54,844 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (47th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#77

Stephenville, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
74%
53%

Tarleton State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,433 students with in-state tuition of $4,416 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

Oneonta, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
78%
68%

SUNY Oneonta scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,337 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

Cedar Falls, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
59%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
85%
87%

University of Northern Iowa scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,278 students with in-state tuition of $8,396 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

Naperville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
82%
80%

North Central College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,003 students with in-state tuition of $44,114 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Spokane, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.7 / 100
74.7
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
64%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
94%
97%

Gonzaga University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,470 students with in-state tuition of $52,540 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

Boone, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
46%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
85%
87%

Appalachian State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 21,570 students with in-state tuition of $4,242 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (46th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

Newton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
71%
43%

Lasell University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,668 students with in-state tuition of $26,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

Dubuque, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
83%
82%

Loras College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,189 students with in-state tuition of $36,454 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
75%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
80%
75%

University of San Francisco scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,913 students with in-state tuition of $57,670 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
51%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
96%
99%

Florida State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 43,889 students with in-state tuition of $4,640 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#87

Mount Pleasant, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
74%
53%

Central Michigan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,488 students with in-state tuition of $13,862 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

Santa Barbara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
87%
91%

Westmont College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,310 students with in-state tuition of $50,550 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

Johnson City, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
74%
53%

East Tennessee State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,728 students with in-state tuition of $7,706 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

Purchase, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
91%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
73%
49%

Manhattanville College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,512 students with in-state tuition of $40,850 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

Purchase, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
91%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
73%
49%

Manhattanville University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,512 students with in-state tuition of $40,850 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

San Jose, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
55%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
86%
89%

San Jose State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,661 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (55th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

Williamsburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
73%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
95%
98%

William & Mary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,818 students with in-state tuition of $18,253 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
90%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
67%
27%

Concordia University-Saint Paul scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,003 students with in-state tuition of $25,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Buies Creek, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
75%
56%

Campbell University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,963 students with in-state tuition of $37,750 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#96

Mount Berry, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
83%
82%

Berry College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,484 students with in-state tuition of $40,140 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#97

Hayward, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
75%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
79%
72%

California State University-East Bay scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 12,326 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

Syracuse, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
48%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
91%
95%

Syracuse University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 22,589 students with in-state tuition of $61,310 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

Seaside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
79%
72%

California State University-Monterey Bay scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,713 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Ripon, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

Ripon College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 709 students with in-state tuition of $50,400 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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