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Best Parks & Recreation Colleges in Missouri

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

29

Colleges

3,480

Graduates/yr

9

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Parks & Recreation Programs in Missouri

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Louis University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Logan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lindenwood University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Missouri State University-Springfield

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Missouri-Columbia

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Central Missouri

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Truman State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Missouri Western State University

In-State Tuition

Northwest Missouri State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southwest Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Rockhurst University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Missouri Valley College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Southeast Missouri State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Missouri Southern State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Missouri Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Park University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

William Woods University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Missouri-St Louis

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Avila University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Culver-Stockton College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Evangel University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Westminster College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Fontbonne University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Webster University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Columbia College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of the Ozarks

Net Price <$30K

Studying Parks & Recreation in Missouri

Missouri has 29 accredited colleges offering parks & recreation programs, producing 3,480 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Missouri 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.