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Athletics Posts Seven Perfect Academic Progress Rate Scores
May 02 | General
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers Athletics saw seven programs earn a perfect 1,000 multi-year score in the latest release of the Academic Progress Rate (APR) report on Tuesday by the NCAA.
The seven programs to post a perfect 1,000 multi-year score were men's cross country, men's golf, gymnastics, women's lacrosse, women's soccer, tennis and volleyball. Nine programs had multi-year APR scores of 995 or above, as field hockey (996) and softball (995) also placed highly.
Ten Rutgers programs are ahead of the NCAA average of 984, while 14 programs recorded a score of 980 or higher. All Rutgers programs far outpaced the 930-benchmark required by the NCAA, and none registered a multiyear APR below 950.
This report is based on NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) data submitted by the institution for the 2018-19, 2019 -20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 academic years.
The APR is an annual scorecard of academic achievement calculated for all Division I sports teams nationally. The APR measures eligibility, graduation and retention each term and provides a clear picture of the academic performance for each team in every sport.
Rutgers was well recognized through the year for their successes in the classroom. 114 student-athletes were named to the 2022 Fall Academic All-Big Ten listing, and 45 more student-athletes were on the winter list.
About Rutgers
The Rutgers Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Rutgers Athletics), comprised of 24 men's and women's varsity sports serving more than 730 student-athletes, is a member of the Big Ten Conference and governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Rutgers is the Birthplace of College Football, hosting the first-ever collegiate matchup on Nov. 6, 1869, a 6-4 victory over Princeton. Rutgers Athletics is uniquely positioned in the nation's largest media market with over seven million television households, along with access to Big Ten Network and its nearly 60 million homes across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1766, Rutgers University is the State University of New Jersey and eighth-oldest higher education institution in the country. As a premier academic institution, Rutgers is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all of the latest news and updates. Also visit ScarletKnights.com for additional information on Rutgers Athletics.
The seven programs to post a perfect 1,000 multi-year score were men's cross country, men's golf, gymnastics, women's lacrosse, women's soccer, tennis and volleyball. Nine programs had multi-year APR scores of 995 or above, as field hockey (996) and softball (995) also placed highly.
Ten Rutgers programs are ahead of the NCAA average of 984, while 14 programs recorded a score of 980 or higher. All Rutgers programs far outpaced the 930-benchmark required by the NCAA, and none registered a multiyear APR below 950.
This report is based on NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) data submitted by the institution for the 2018-19, 2019 -20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 academic years.
The APR is an annual scorecard of academic achievement calculated for all Division I sports teams nationally. The APR measures eligibility, graduation and retention each term and provides a clear picture of the academic performance for each team in every sport.
Rutgers was well recognized through the year for their successes in the classroom. 114 student-athletes were named to the 2022 Fall Academic All-Big Ten listing, and 45 more student-athletes were on the winter list.
About Rutgers
The Rutgers Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Rutgers Athletics), comprised of 24 men's and women's varsity sports serving more than 730 student-athletes, is a member of the Big Ten Conference and governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Rutgers is the Birthplace of College Football, hosting the first-ever collegiate matchup on Nov. 6, 1869, a 6-4 victory over Princeton. Rutgers Athletics is uniquely positioned in the nation's largest media market with over seven million television households, along with access to Big Ten Network and its nearly 60 million homes across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1766, Rutgers University is the State University of New Jersey and eighth-oldest higher education institution in the country. As a premier academic institution, Rutgers is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all of the latest news and updates. Also visit ScarletKnights.com for additional information on Rutgers Athletics.
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