2026 Recreation & Fitness Rankings - Page 3

Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness

Rankings 101-150 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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#101

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
63%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
91%
95%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,304 students with in-state tuition of $11,332.

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

#102

Louisville, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
70%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
81%
78%

University of Louisville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,139 students with in-state tuition of $12,632.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#103

Sioux Falls, SD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
84%
84%

Augustana University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,158 students with in-state tuition of $38,150.

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

#104

Purchase, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
91%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
73%
49%

Manhattanville College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,379 students with in-state tuition of $40,850.

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#105

Erie, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

Gannon University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73.

The college enrolls 4,548 students with in-state tuition of $36,865.

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

#106

Garden City, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
56%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
83%
82%

Adelphi University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,406 students with in-state tuition of $45,450.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#107

New Brunswick, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
48%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
93%
97%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,617 students with in-state tuition of $13,674.

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#108

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
52%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
95%
98%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 22,485 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#109

Allendale, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
77%
64%

Grand Valley State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,269 students with in-state tuition of $14,978.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#110

Lebanon, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.7 / 100
72.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
82%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
62%
15%

Cumberland University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,072 students with in-state tuition of $26,640.

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

#111

Lawrence, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
51%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
85%
87%

University of Kansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,406 students with in-state tuition of $10,596.

Field productivity stands at 1% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#112

Santa Clarita, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
93%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
74%
53%

College of the Canyons scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,439 students with in-state tuition of $1,104.

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

#113

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
69%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
95%
98%

Wake Forest University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,121 students with in-state tuition of $63,608.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#114

Bloomsburg, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
70%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
75%
56%

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,088 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#115

Waukesha, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
79%
72%

Carroll University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,176 students with in-state tuition of $36,400.

Field productivity stands at 4% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#116

Caldwell, ID

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
76%
60%

The College of Idaho scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,076 students with in-state tuition of $35,180.

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

#117

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
34%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
85%
87%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 79,593 students with in-state tuition of $11,308.

Field productivity stands at 0% (34th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#118

Spokane, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
58%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
94%
97%

Gonzaga University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,306 students with in-state tuition of $52,540.

Field productivity stands at 1% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#119

Walnut, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
78%
68%

Mt San Antonio College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,742 students with in-state tuition of $1,288.

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

#120

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
75%
56%

Nebraska Wesleyan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,690 students with in-state tuition of $40,648.

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

#121

Stillwater, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
40%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
84%
84%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,043 students with in-state tuition of $5,417.

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

#122

New London, NH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
81%
78%

Colby-Sawyer College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 950 students with in-state tuition of $17,500.

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#123

New Haven, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
75%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

Southern Connecticut State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 8,820 students with in-state tuition of $6,664.

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

#124

Hillsdale, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
59%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
96%
98%

Hillsdale College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,823 students with in-state tuition of $30,780.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#125

Adrian, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
60%
11%

Adrian College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,760 students with in-state tuition of $39,280.

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#126

Berea, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
74%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
85%
87%

Baldwin Wallace University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,308 students with in-state tuition of $37,686.

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

#127

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
27%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
87%
91%

George Mason University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

Field productivity stands at 0% (27th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#128

Bowling Green, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
78%
68%

Western Kentucky University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,759 students with in-state tuition of $11,436.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#129

Bismarck, ND

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
64%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
83%
82%

University of Mary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,794 students with in-state tuition of $19,084.

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

#130

Statesboro, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
77%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
77%
64%

Georgia Southern University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,041 students with in-state tuition of $4,371.

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

#131

Cullowhee, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
61%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

Western Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,628 students with in-state tuition of $1,000.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#132

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
31%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
94%
97%

Ohio State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

Field productivity stands at 0% (31st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#133

Bellingham, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
43%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
80%
75%

Western Washington University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,651 students with in-state tuition of $7,997.

Field productivity stands at 1% (43rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#134

Jefferson City, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
74%
53%

Carson-Newman University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,735 students with in-state tuition of $32,900.

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

#135

Riverside, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
74%
53%

California Baptist University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,407 students with in-state tuition of $37,570.

Field productivity stands at 2% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#136

Muncie, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
43%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
77%
64%

Ball State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 20,440 students with in-state tuition of $8,688.

Field productivity stands at 1% (43rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#137

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
41%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
94%
97%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 56,563 students with in-state tuition of $14,768.

Field productivity stands at 1% (41st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#138

Conway, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
76%
60%

Coastal Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,829 students with in-state tuition of $11,460.

Field productivity stands at 2% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#139

Flagstaff, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
56%
Program Depth
4 programs
91%
Retention
73%
49%

Northern Arizona University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,186 students with in-state tuition of $11,015.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#140

Charles Town, WV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
72%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
94%
97%

American Public University System scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,187 students with in-state tuition of $8,400.

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

#141

Ripon, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
76%
60%

Ripon College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 734 students with in-state tuition of $50,400.

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

#142

Franklin, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Field Productivity
5.6% productivity
99%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
76%
60%

Dean College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,151 students with in-state tuition of $44,710.

Field productivity stands at 6% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#143

Las Vegas, NV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
54%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
78%
68%

University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31,094 students with in-state tuition of $8,354.

Field productivity stands at 1% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#144

Pensacola, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
56%
Program Depth
3 programs
72%
Retention
88%
92%

University of West Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 14,371 students with in-state tuition of $3,735.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#145

Searcy, AR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
74%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
87%
91%

Harding University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,608 students with in-state tuition of $24,240.

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

#146

Randolph, VT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
67%
27%

Vermont State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,136 students with in-state tuition of $9,984.

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

#147

Bridgewater, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
77%
64%

Bridgewater College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,436 students with in-state tuition of $40,300.

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

#148

Northridge, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
66%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
74%
53%

California State University-Northridge scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,760 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#149

Springfield, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
2 programs
37%
Retention
74%
53%

Wittenberg University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,333 students with in-state tuition of $43,656.

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

#150

Dallas, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
71%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
94%

Southern Methodist University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,842 students with in-state tuition of $57,212.

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

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