HAMILTON – Colgate University student-athletes have elevated their Graduation Success Rate (GSR) to 98 percent, according to the NCAA data released on Wednesday.
Colgate's 98 percent graduation success rate ranked No. 1 in the Patriot League and placed the Raiders among the top 20 nationally – alongside contemporaries such as Villanova, Pennsylvania, and Princeton. Colgate's mark is up from its four-year standing rate of 97 percent.
"This 98 percent graduation success rate reflects the unwavering commitment of our student-athletes to academic excellence and personal growth," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Yariv Amir '01. "It also underscores the dedication of our coaches, faculty, and support staff who guide them throughout their collegiate journey. We take great pride in seeing our student-athletes achieve their goals both in competition and in the classroom."
Sixteen Perfect GSR Scores
This year's data is for the class of student-athletes who entered Colgate in 2018-19. Under the GSR formula, Colgate's 16 varsity athletics programs that totaled perfect GSR scores include:
- Women's Basketball
- Women's Cross Country/Track
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Men's Hockey
- Women's Hockey
- Men's Lacrosse
- Women's Lacrosse
- Women's Rowing
- Women's Soccer
- Softball
- Men's Swimming & Diving
- Women's Swimming & Diving
- Men's Tennis
- Women's Tennis
- Volleyball
About the NCAA Graduation Success Rate
The NCAA's Graduation Success Rate measures the percentage of student-athletes who earn a degree within six years of enrollment, including those who transfer into the institution. Colgate's continued success demonstrates the University's holistic approach to student development and the balance it fosters between academic rigor and athletics competition. This year's NCAA data is for the class of student-athletes who entered Colgate in 2018-19.
