374 Best Sports & Recreation Universities in United States

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QS World #34 #3 in United States New York, United States

Columbia University

Private University — Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1754 as...

USD 56,000 – USD 76,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1754Founded

33,000Students

12,000International

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78.0 / 100 · Outstanding

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2Top pick

#16 in United States United States

Adrian College

Public University — Adrian College is a private United Methodist liberal arts college in Adrian, Michigan. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 92 academic majors and programs. The 100 acre (0.40 km2) campu...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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3Top pick

#29 in United States United States

Albany State University

Public University — Albany State University is a public historically black university in Albany, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1903, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest histor...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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4Ranked

#32 in United States United States

Albion College

Public University — Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan, United States. The college was founded in 1835, and its undergraduate population was approximately 1,500 students as of...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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5Ranked

#34 in United States United States

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Public University — Alexandria Technical and Community College is a public community college in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Approxim...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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6Ranked

#36 in United States United States

Allan Hancock College

Public University — Allan Hancock College is a public community college in Santa Maria, California. It offers associate degrees at its Lompoc Valley campus and at nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base. The college...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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7Ranked

#54 in United States United States

American International College

Public University — American International College is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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8Ranked

#55 in United States United States

American Public University System

Public University — American Public University System (APUS) is a private, for-profit, online university system headquartered at Charles Town, West Virginia. It consists of American Military University (AMU) an...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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9Ranked

#63 in United States United States

Andrews University

Public University — Andrews University (Andrews) is a private Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College, it was the first higher education facility s...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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10Ranked

#65 in United States United States

Angelo State University

Public University — Angelo State University is a public university in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained university status and awarded its first baccalaure...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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11Ranked

#71 in United States United States

Antioch University

Public University — Coalition for the Common Good, doing business as Antioch University, is a private university with multiple campuses in the United States and online programs. It is the continuation of Antioc...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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12Ranked

#74 in United States United States

Appalachian State University

Public University — Appalachian State University, or App State, is a public research university in Boone, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as a teachers' college in 1899 by brothers B. B. and D. D....

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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13Ranked

#77 in United States United States

Arcadia College

Public University — Arcadia College, located in Arcadia, Missouri, United States, was founded by Rev. J.C. Berryman in 1843. The institution was associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Berryman then sol...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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14Ranked

#82 in United States United States

Arkansas Baptist College

Public University — Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) is a private Baptist-affiliated historically black college in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1884 as the Minister's Institute, while later renaming it to it...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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15Ranked

#88 in United States United States

Arkansas Tech University

Public University — Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is a public university in Russellville, Arkansas, United States. The university offers programs at both baccalaureate and graduate levels in a range of fields....

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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16Ranked

#94 in United States United States

Ashland University

Public University — Ashland University is a private university in Ashland, Ohio, United States. The university consists of a 135-acre (55 ha) main campus and several off-campus centers throughout central and no...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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17Ranked

#103 in United States United States

Auburn University

Public University — Auburn University is a public land-grant research university in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 27,900 undergraduate students, over 6,200 graduate students, and a total enroll...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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18Ranked

#104 in United States United States

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public University — Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is a public university in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Governed by the Auburn University Board of Trustees as a member of the Auburn University s...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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19Ranked

#105 in United States United States

Augsburg College

Public University — Augsburg University is a private university in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It was founded in 1869 as a Norwegian-...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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20Ranked

#108 in United States United States

Augustana College (IL)

Public University — Augustana College is a private Lutheran liberal arts college in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. The college enrolls approximately 2,500 students. Its campus is adjacent to the Mississi...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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21Ranked

#110 in United States United States

Aurora University

Public University — Aurora University (AU) is a private university in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Established in 1893 as a seminary of the Advent Christian Church, the university has been independent since...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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22Ranked

#111 in United States United States

Austin College

Public University — Austin College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Sherman, Texas. Chartered in November 1849, Austin College remains the oldest in...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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23Ranked

#114 in United States United States

Averett College

Public University — Averett University (AU) is a private university in Danville, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1859 as a women's college, Averett became a coeducational institution in 1969. In 2011, the u...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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24Ranked

#115 in United States United States

Avila College

Public University — Avila College is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Sports & Recreation universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Columbia University, Adrian College, Albany State University. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Sports & Recreation universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

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