126 Best Private Bachelor's Sports & Recreation Universities in the USA

Compare 363 programs at 126 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,345/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $53,723
Students: 2,773

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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,357/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,813
Students: 50,012

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University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1920

US #147 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $34,192/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $60,126
Students: 4,841

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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1859

US #150 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,578/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $63,191
Students: 2,083

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Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1915

US #153 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,047/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $50,876
Students: 2,304

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DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1898

US #180 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,902/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $68,751
Students: 14,090

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Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #183 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,564/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $75,790
Students: 32,952

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University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1881

US #201 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,775/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $56,733
Students: 4,440

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University of New England

Biddeford, Maine · Private University · Est. 1831

US #217 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $38,107/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $55,921
Students: 2,135

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University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota · Private University · Est. 1959

US #234 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,770/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $60,909
Students: 2,416

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Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington · Private University · Est. 1890

US #261 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $26,534/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $58,561
Students: 1,858

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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1890

US #272 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,196/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $55,362
Students: 1,567

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University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1846

US #273 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $23,280/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $53,217
Students: 1,995

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University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #279 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,533/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $75,537
Students: 7,682

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Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington · Private University · Est. 1892

US #280 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,329/yr
Earnings (10yr): $61,885
Students: 1,252

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University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1961

US #295 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $22,382/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $43,611
Students: 1,307

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Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1867

US #307 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $50,539/yr
Admission rate: 41%
Earnings (10yr): $63,066
Students: 10,108

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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1827

US #319 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,638/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $53,278
Students: 4,624

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University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky · Private University · Est. 1889

US #335 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,107/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $45,036
Students: 6,941

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William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1870

US #337 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $26,569/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $42,401
Students: 1,300

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Westminster University

Salt Lake City, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #344 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $27,094/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $66,215
Students: 823

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University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1854

US #349 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,499/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $53,770
Students: 1,539

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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1920

US #363 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,866/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $59,986
Students: 1,974

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Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1973

US #377 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,245/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $54,664
Students: 943

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Graduates of Sports & Recreation programmes report a median $30,228 two years after finishing, across 64 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $22,500.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Bachelor's Sports & Recreation universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Southern Adventist University, Liberty University, University of New Haven. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Bachelor's Sports & Recreation universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Bachelor's Sports & Recreation universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Bachelor's Sports & Recreation universities in the USA

This page lists private Bachelor's Sports & Recreation universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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