Northwestern University Athletics
'Cats Cap Record-Setting Fall Quarter
12/23/2019 11:35:00 AM | Academic Services & Student Development
EVANSTON, Ill. – With final exams complete and Northwestern University on the verge of its winter recess, Wildcats student-athletes have wrapped up a record-setting quarter in the classroom. Across 19 varsity programs, the average team grade point average (GPA) of 3.359 is the best fall mark in history.
"While our Wildcats deservedly earn acclaim for success in competition, their academic results are remarkable and continue to raise the standard," said Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Jim Phillips. "Northwestern is one of premier academic institutions in higher education, the continued excellence displayed by our young men and women is a testament to their character, intelligence and work ethic, as well as the culture created here by President Schapiro and Provost Holloway."
Northwestern's more than 500 student-athletes compiled an average 3.348 GPA, the highest on record for a fall term. The group was led by 26 Wildcats who posted perfect 4.0 GPAs, and more than 80% of the student-athlete community exceeded a 3.0 during the quarter.
The Wildcats also paced the Big Ten with a school-record 127 Academic All-Conference honorees during the fall, and Northwestern's 98% NCAA Graduation Success Rate led all Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institutions for a second consecutive year.
"While our Wildcats deservedly earn acclaim for success in competition, their academic results are remarkable and continue to raise the standard," said Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Jim Phillips. "Northwestern is one of premier academic institutions in higher education, the continued excellence displayed by our young men and women is a testament to their character, intelligence and work ethic, as well as the culture created here by President Schapiro and Provost Holloway."
Northwestern's more than 500 student-athletes compiled an average 3.348 GPA, the highest on record for a fall term. The group was led by 26 Wildcats who posted perfect 4.0 GPAs, and more than 80% of the student-athlete community exceeded a 3.0 during the quarter.
The Wildcats also paced the Big Ten with a school-record 127 Academic All-Conference honorees during the fall, and Northwestern's 98% NCAA Graduation Success Rate led all Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institutions for a second consecutive year.
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