INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA on Wednesday released its annual Division I Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data and UTSA has reported a department-record GSR of 90 percent, marking the 10th consecutive year the department has posted a GSR of 80 percent or better.
UTSA’s 90 percent GSR eclipses the previous record of 89 percent GSR reported last year, which was a two-percent increase from the previous reporting period.
"This is a terrific achievement for UTSA student-athletes, made possible by their hard work and dedication in the classroom," UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos said. "They continue to set impressive standards for academic achievement and graduation. For a decade now, we've seen a positive trend of being above 80 percent in graduation success rate. Graduating our student-athletes is one of our top priorities. I appreciate the support of our academic services staff and the commitment to academics from our coaching staffs."
A total of 12 UTSA sports programs logged a GSR of 80 percent or better in the latest report. Three teams registered a perfect rate as men’s golf, women’s tennis and volleyball all posted a 100 percent GSR. Additionally, baseball (92%), men’s basketball (81%), women’s basketball (92%), men’s cross country/track & field (86%), women’s cross country/track & field (92%), football (87%), women’s golf (86%), soccer (96%) and softball (94%) each turned in a GSR above 80 percent.
Figures released Wednesday reflect graduation numbers among student-athletes who entered college in 2017.
Since the implementation of Division I academic reforms initiated over two decades ago — including modifications of initial-eligibility requirements and progress-toward-degree standards, as well as application of the Academic Performance Program — long-term graduation rate increases have been observed overall and across sport and demographic subgroups.
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