42 Best Private Recreation Management Universities in the USA

Compare 177 programs at 42 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 177 Universities 42 Scholarships 35

42 universities · ranked best first

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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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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

San Juan, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #329 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,646/yr
Earnings (10yr): $24,490
Students: 4,540

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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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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

Carolina, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 2001

US #388 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,761/yr
Earnings (10yr): $24,328
Students: 4,468

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Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1925

US #397 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,553/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $58,845
Students: 2,365

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University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1920

US #409 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,006/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $63,926
Students: 1,223

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Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1845

US #432 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,603/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $54,122
Students: 2,842

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New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1946

US #483 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $26,972/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $42,092
Students: 1,022

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Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1961

US #613 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,676/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $50,074
Students: 1,256

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St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, New York · Private University · Est. 1916

US #630 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,035/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $63,905
Students: 3,144

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Elon University

Elon, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1889

US #646 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,555/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $74,545
Students: 6,452

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Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Texas · Private University · Est. 1908

US #656 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $20,590/yr
Admission rate: 56%
Earnings (10yr): $51,838
Students: 2,041

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Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1930

US #663 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $23,206/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $47,327
Students: 1,441

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Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University

US #664 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $31,027/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $43,418
Students: 3,868

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Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1885

US #701 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $30,587/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $48,036
Students: 1,751

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Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1896

US #713 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,748/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $52,649
Students: 2,668

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Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1893

US #749 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,838/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $58,709
Students: 3,974

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Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, Oklahoma · Private University · Est. 1910

US #755 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,958/yr
Admission rate: 49%
Earnings (10yr): $48,434
Students: 1,308

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Huntington University

Huntington, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1897

US #766 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $19,310/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $46,672
Students: 1,082

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Cumberland University

Lebanon, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1842

US #861 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,759/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $57,687
Students: 2,104

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John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas · Private University · Est. 1919

US #865 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,397/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $53,907
Students: 1,471

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Johnson & Wales University-Online

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University

US #876 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,252/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $43,418
Students: 2,202

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Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, Kentucky · Private University · Est. 1879

US #883 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $21,311/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $42,002
Students: 746

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Recreation Management programmes report a median $32,569 two years after finishing, across 65 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Recreation Management universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of the Incarnate Word, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Recreation Management 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 Recreation Management 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 Recreation Management universities in the USA

This page lists private Recreation Management 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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