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Best Parks & Recreation Colleges in Oklahoma

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

28
Colleges
3,249
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Parks & Recreation Programs in Oklahoma

1
PublicMaster's
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant
495
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman
489
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$5,070
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater
354
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$5,417
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond
297
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$7,284
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
East Central University
Ada
222
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$6,300
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford
168
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$6,969
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah
168
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$6,623
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Tulsa
Tulsa
147
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$46,932
Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
$24,536
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva
123
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$5,448
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Cameron University
Lawton
102
Graduates/yr
$5,220
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany
75
Graduates/yr
$28,000
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$18,260
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa
66
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$32,500
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$17,554
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southwestern Christian University
Bethany
66
Graduates/yr
$16,323
Tuition
13%
Grad Rate
$15,910
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha
54
Graduates/yr
56%
Acceptance
$6,630
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicBachelor's
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell
45
Graduates/yr
$3,960
In-State Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicAssociate's
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa
45
Graduates/yr
$2,976
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
42
Graduates/yr
56%
Acceptance
$30,340
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$16,729
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus
39
Graduates/yr
$2,996
In-State Tuition
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville
39
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$29,698
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$24,459
Net Price <$30K
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PublicBachelor's
Rogers State University
Claremore
36
Graduates/yr
$4,676
In-State Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City
33
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$29,836
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$16,922
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicAssociate's
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami
33
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Rose State College
Midwest City
30
Graduates/yr
$3,778
In-State Tuition
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond
27
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$24,550
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$18,127
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bacone College
Muskogee
21
Graduates/yr
$12,000
Tuition
2%
Grad Rate
$16,560
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Randall University
Moore
18
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$12,060
Tuition
17%
Grad Rate
$18,207
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicAssociate's
Connors State College
Warner
9
Graduates/yr
$2,400
In-State Tuition
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28
PublicAssociate's
Redlands Community College
El Reno
6
Graduates/yr
$4,645
In-State Tuition
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Studying Parks & Recreation in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has 28 accredited colleges offering parks & recreation programs, producing 3,249 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Oklahoma 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.