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Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness

Rankings 101-150 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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#101

Greeley, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
81%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
74%
53%

University of Northern Colorado scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 8,869 students with in-state tuition of $8,784 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#102

Stillwater, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
43%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
84%
84%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 27,278 students with in-state tuition of $5,417 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (43rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#103

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
52%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
84%
84%

San Francisco State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,563 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#104

Pensacola, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
62%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
88%
92%

University of West Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 14,822 students with in-state tuition of $3,735 (excl. fees).

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

#105

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
83%
82%

Xavier University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,501 students with in-state tuition of $47,896 (excl. fees).

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

#106

Adrian, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
60%
11%

Adrian College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,765 students with in-state tuition of $39,280 (excl. fees).

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

#107

Plymouth, NH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
71%
43%

Plymouth State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,870 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#108

Greensboro, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

University of North Carolina at Greensboro scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,012 students with in-state tuition of $4,422 (excl. fees).

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

#109

Jonesboro, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
78%
68%

Arkansas State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,726 students with in-state tuition of $7,176 (excl. fees).

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

#110

Greenville, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
39%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
82%
80%

East Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,940 students with in-state tuition of $4,452 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (39th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#111

Allendale, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
77%
64%

Grand Valley State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,011 students with in-state tuition of $14,978 (excl. fees).

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

#112

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
86%
89%

Point Loma Nazarene University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,757 students with in-state tuition of $42,600 (excl. fees).

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

#113

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.7 / 100
72.7
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
80%
75%

Wisconsin Lutheran College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,027 students with in-state tuition of $34,520 (excl. fees).

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

#114

Mankato, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.7 / 100
72.7
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
80%
75%

Minnesota State University-Mankato scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 15,271 students with in-state tuition of $8,356 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#115

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
69%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
95%
98%

Wake Forest University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,322 students with in-state tuition of $63,608 (excl. fees).

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

#116

Walnut, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
81%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
78%
68%

Mt San Antonio College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 29,971 students with in-state tuition of $1,288 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#117

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
51%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
95%
98%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 23,069 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

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

#118

Salem, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
90%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
78%
68%

Roanoke College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,804 students with in-state tuition of $34,820 (excl. fees).

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

#119

Orlando, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
48%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
92%
96%

University of Central Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 69,713 students with in-state tuition of $4,478 (excl. fees).

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

#120

Springfield, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
74%
53%

Wittenberg University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,285 students with in-state tuition of $43,656 (excl. fees).

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

#121

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
52%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
90%
94%

University of Delaware scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 24,412 students with in-state tuition of $14,040 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#122

Louisville, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
68%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
81%
78%

University of Louisville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,065 students with in-state tuition of $12,632 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#123

Saint Charles, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
73%
49%

Lindenwood University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,826 students with in-state tuition of $19,900 (excl. fees).

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

#124

Mount Olive, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
77%
64%

University of Mount Olive scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,109 students with in-state tuition of $24,850 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#125

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
67%
27%

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,159 students with in-state tuition of $31,990 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#126

Murfreesboro, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
70%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
78%
68%

Middle Tennessee State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,488 students with in-state tuition of $7,536 (excl. fees).

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

#127

Jefferson City, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
74%
53%

Carson-Newman University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,669 students with in-state tuition of $32,900 (excl. fees).

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

#128

New Brunswick, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
45%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
93%
97%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 52,269 students with in-state tuition of $13,674 (excl. fees).

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

#129

Charles Town, WV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
75%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
94%
97%

American Public University System scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,715 students with in-state tuition of $8,400 (excl. fees).

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

#130

Conway, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
89%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
76%
60%

Coastal Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,348 students with in-state tuition of $11,460 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#131

Waukesha, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
79%
72%

Carroll University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,138 students with in-state tuition of $36,400 (excl. fees).

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

#132

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
31%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
94%
97%

Ohio State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 61,443 students with in-state tuition of $11,826 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (31st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#133

Bowling Green, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
78%
68%

Western Kentucky University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,291 students with in-state tuition of $11,436 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#134

Bridgewater, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
77%
64%

Bridgewater College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,448 students with in-state tuition of $40,300 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#135

Charleston, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
88%
92%

Citadel Military College of South Carolina scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,793 students with in-state tuition of $8,356 (excl. fees).

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

#136

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
32%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
85%
87%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 79,818 students with in-state tuition of $11,308 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (32nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#137

Cullowhee, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
61%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

Western Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,686 students with in-state tuition of $1,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#138

Muncie, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
43%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
77%
64%

Ball State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 21,089 students with in-state tuition of $8,688 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (43rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#139

Las Vegas, NV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
55%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
78%
68%

University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 32,911 students with in-state tuition of $8,354 (excl. fees).

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

#140

North Canton, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
73%
49%

Walsh University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,192 students with in-state tuition of $31,153 (excl. fees).

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

#141

Bloomsburg, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
75%
56%

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,092 students with in-state tuition of $7,716 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#142

Evansville, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
77%
64%

University of Evansville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 82th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,114 students with in-state tuition of $41,400 (excl. fees).

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

#143

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
26%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
87%
91%

George Mason University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 39,766 students with in-state tuition of $10,095 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (26th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#144

Hanover, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
83%
82%

Hanover College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,243 students with in-state tuition of $41,092 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#145

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
40%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
94%
97%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 59,238 students with in-state tuition of $14,768 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (40th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#146

Mount Vernon, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
74%
53%

Cornell College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,094 students with in-state tuition of $49,970 (excl. fees).

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

#147

Santa Clarita, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
74%
53%

College of the Canyons scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,075 students with in-state tuition of $1,104 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#148

Lubbock, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
4 programs
90%
Retention
74%
53%

Lubbock Christian University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,595 students with in-state tuition of $26,678 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#149

Statesboro, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
77%
64%

Georgia Southern University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 27,423 students with in-state tuition of $4,371 (excl. fees).

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

#150

New Haven, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
72%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

Southern Connecticut State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,377 students with in-state tuition of $6,664 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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