ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ has once again posted the highest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for student-athletes in school history.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s overall GSR was 89 percent, up four points from last year’s report. The Knights’ percentage was also seven points above the NCAA average of 82 percent.

The Knights rank No. 1 among public institutions in the State of Florida, second overall in the state and tied with Ohio State for 15th in the country among Football Bowl Subdivision institutions. ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s GSR also ranks highest among current American Athletic Conference institutions.

Eleven of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s 14 programs (women’s cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field are combined) improved their GSR from the previous year’s report or maintained a 100 percent mark. Eleven of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s programs also came in above the national average for their sport.

Three Knights squads – women’s tennis, women’s basketball and men’s golf – were at a perfect 100 percent. It was the eighth consecutive season for women’s tennis to record a 100-percent score. Women’s soccer recorded the biggest improvement among Knights programs, jumping nine percentage points. Eight ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ programs were at 90 percent or better.

β€œWe have a group of high-achieving, hard-working student-athletes,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics Todd Stansbury. β€œOur coaches and academic staff promote a culture of academic performance on a daily basis. Our graduation success rate is indicative of the emphasis our student-athletes put on academics.”

The football program finished 12 points above the national average, with an 83-percent mark, compared to 71 percent nationally. It was the seventh consecutive year the football program improved its GSR. Football’s 83 percent was a program-best score. In football, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ ranks No. 2 among American Athletic Conference schools.

β€œThese numbers are proof that our student-athletes, coaches and academic advisors are doing a great job promoting the goal of graduation,” said Kimya Massey, Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services. β€œIt’s very satisfying to work with a group that puts so much effort toward success in competition and in the classroom.”

The GSR data in this most recent report is for student-athletes who first enrolled in 2006.