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Best Parks & Recreation Colleges in Louisiana

11 accredited institutions in Louisiana offering parks & recreation programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

11
Colleges
1,641
Graduates/yr
9
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Parks & Recreation Programs in Louisiana

1
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
477
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$8,038
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
306
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$5,777
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
210
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$5,147
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
183
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$5,788
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicMaster's
Grambling State University
Grambling
126
Graduates/yr
24%
Acceptance
$5,140
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
84
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$5,180
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
78
Graduates/yr
15%
Acceptance
$61,306
Tuition
89%
Grad Rate
$24,758
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of New Orleans
New Orleans
75
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$6,090
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville
63
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$19,590
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$14,553
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria
21
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$4,950
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
18
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$6,401
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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Studying Parks & Recreation in Louisiana

Louisiana has 11 accredited colleges offering parks & recreation programs, producing 1,641 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Louisiana residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.