By: GSU Athletic Communications
GRAMBLING, La. | On Wednesday, the NCAA released its Graduation Success Rates (GSR) for member institutions. Grambling State student-athletes continued to show prowess in the classroom, posting a GSR of 80 percent, the second consecutive year of achieving a rate of 80 percent or higher.
"At Grambling State, we celebrate champions both in the classroom and on the field. The dedication and hard work our students demonstrate in their studies reflect the true spirit of excellence that defines our institution" said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott. "We are incredibly proud of their commitment to success and look forward to seeing them continue to thrive."
The GSU women's athletic programs combined for a GSR of 86 percent while the men's programs attained a GSR of 76 percent.
Grambling State women's cross country and track led the GSU women with a 95 percent GSR. The Grambling State men's basketball program had a GSR of 86 percent.
The GSR measures graduation rates at Division I institutions. GSR is believed to be a more accurate measure of academic performance in athletics departments as it holds schools responsible for student-athletes transferring into the institutions and allows them to subtract student-athletes who leave their institutions prior to graduation but are otherwise academically eligible to compete.
Figures released Wednesday reflect graduation numbers among student-athletes who entered college in 2017.
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