2026 Recreation & Fitness Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness

Rankings 51-100 of 1,163 colleges for Recreation & Fitness

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Recreation & Fitness.
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#51

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
81%
78%

Bob Jones University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 82th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,893 students with in-state tuition of $19,756.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#52

Fort Collins, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
60%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
85%
87%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,500 students with in-state tuition of $10,299.

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

Salisbury, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
80%
75%

Salisbury University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,030 students with in-state tuition of $7,706.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

Thousand Oaks, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
81%
78%

California Lutheran University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,413 students with in-state tuition of $49,880.

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#55

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.7 / 100
76.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
44%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
91%
95%

Michigan State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 51,316 students with in-state tuition of $16,930.

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

Greeley, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
74%
53%

University of Northern Colorado scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,067 students with in-state tuition of $8,784.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

Des Moines, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
73%
49%

Grand View University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,796 students with in-state tuition of $32,800.

Field productivity stands at 3% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
32%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
95%
98%

University of Wisconsin-Madison scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 49,605 students with in-state tuition of $9,644.

Field productivity stands at 0% (32nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Mount Pleasant, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
74%
53%

Central Michigan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,399 students with in-state tuition of $13,862.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

Newton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
71%
42%

Lasell University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,527 students with in-state tuition of $26,000.

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Delaware, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
84%
84%

Ohio Wesleyan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,452 students with in-state tuition of $51,710.

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
79%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
80%
75%

University of San Francisco scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,212 students with in-state tuition of $57,670.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

University, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
88%
92%

University of Mississippi scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 24,043 students with in-state tuition of $9,252.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

Normal, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
64%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
81%
78%

Illinois State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,989 students with in-state tuition of $11,000.

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#65

Bowling Green, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
80%
75%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,027 students with in-state tuition of $11,010.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
39%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
96%
98%

The University of Texas at Austin scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 53,082 students with in-state tuition of $11,678.

Field productivity stands at 1% (39th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Fresno, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
78%
68%

California State University-Fresno scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,986 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Baldwin City, KS

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
74%
53%

Baker University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,945 students with in-state tuition of $33,200.

Field productivity stands at 3% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#69

Mankato, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.5 / 100
75.5
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
75%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
80%
75%

Minnesota State University-Mankato scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,709 students with in-state tuition of $8,356.

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
52%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
97%
99%

University of Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 54,814 students with in-state tuition of $4,477.

Field productivity stands at 1% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#71

Sacramento, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
81%
78%

California State University-Sacramento scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,172 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Salisbury, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
98%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
73%
49%

Catawba College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,241 students with in-state tuition of $33,400.

Field productivity stands at 4% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#73

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
67%
27%

Concordia University-Saint Paul scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,854 students with in-state tuition of $25,000.

Field productivity stands at 3% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#74

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
75%
56%

Winston-Salem State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,776 students with in-state tuition of $3,401.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

Corvallis, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
87%
91%

Oregon State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,622 students with in-state tuition of $11,145.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#76

Arkadelphia, AR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
83%
82%

Ouachita Baptist University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,815 students with in-state tuition of $31,780.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#77

Stephenville, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
74%
53%

Tarleton State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,937 students with in-state tuition of $4,416.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

Greensboro, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

University of North Carolina at Greensboro scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,743 students with in-state tuition of $4,422.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
91%
95%

Furman University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,505 students with in-state tuition of $57,902.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
57%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
84%
84%

San Francisco State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,908 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Hanover, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
83%
82%

Hanover College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,157 students with in-state tuition of $41,092.

Field productivity stands at 3% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
77%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
94%
97%

University of Florida-Online scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,462 students with in-state tuition of $3,358.

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

Saint Charles, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
73%
49%

Lindenwood University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,288 students with in-state tuition of $19,900.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

Towson, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
72%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
83%
82%

Towson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,527 students with in-state tuition of $7,382.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

San Jose, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
57%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
86%
89%

San Jose State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,062 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

Mount Berry, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
83%
82%

Berry College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,370 students with in-state tuition of $40,140.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#87

Fayetteville, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
47%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
86%
89%

University of Arkansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 32,140 students with in-state tuition of $7,666.

Field productivity stands at 1% (47th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

Hayward, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
77%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
79%
72%

California State University-East Bay scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,333 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

Fullerton, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
74%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
85%
87%

California State University-Fullerton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,962 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

Winona Lake, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
90%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
80%
75%

Grace College and Theological Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,271 students with in-state tuition of $27,992.

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

Buies Creek, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
75%
56%

Campbell University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,115 students with in-state tuition of $37,750.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

Salem, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
93%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
78%
68%

Roanoke College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,835 students with in-state tuition of $34,820.

Field productivity stands at 3% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
96%
98%

Florida State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
86%
89%

Point Loma Nazarene University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,494 students with in-state tuition of $42,600.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Williamsburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
73%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
95%
98%

William & Mary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,762 students with in-state tuition of $18,253.

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#96

Plymouth, NH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
90%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
71%
42%

Plymouth State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,839 students with in-state tuition of $11,870.

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#97

Santa Barbara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
87%
91%

Westmont College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,310 students with in-state tuition of $50,550.

Field productivity stands at 3% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

Seaside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
79%
72%

California State University-Monterey Bay scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,742 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

Greenville, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
40%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
82%
81%

East Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,785 students with in-state tuition of $4,452.

Field productivity stands at 1% (40th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Tacoma, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
79%
72%

Pacific Lutheran University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,737 students with in-state tuition of $49,472.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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