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C.A.T.S. Academics 2/24/20 in Tucson, Ariz.Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Athletics
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Arizona Athletics Matches All-Time High GSR Score

TUCSON, Ariz. – The unrivaled academic success of Arizona Athletics continues with the NCAA's release of its most recent Graduate Success Rate (GSR) data. Arizona posted a score of 87 percent in GSR, which matches the department's all-time high score that was announced in 2020. Since 2011, Arizona Athletics has increased its GSR scores by 20 percent.

"Arizona student-athletes continue to exceed a standard of excellence in the classroom and build on the storied legacy of the Wildcat Way," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dave Heeke. "The mission of our athletics department is to develop student-athletes into academic, athletic and life champions, and Arizona Athletics is fulfilling that important mission each and every semester in historic fashion. Our most recent record-tying score in GSR is a testament to our student-athletes and staff who live the Wildcat Way every day."

The data released this week covers the graduation rates of student-athletes within six years of enrollment for the classes of 2012 through 2015. Included in Arizona's score of 87 percent are perfect 100 percent scores from its Women's Golf, Gymnastics, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis and Beach Volleyball programs.

The annual release of Arizona's GSR data is just one of the key academic metrics of the athletics department continued excellence. Arizona has continuously set department records in semester grade point averages as well as academic progress rate scores.

Arizona Athletics GSR Scores (2017 to present)
2022 – 87 percent
2021 – 86 percent
2020 – 87 percent
2019 – 86 percent
2018 – 86 percent
2017 – 84 percent
 
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