ATLANTA — Georgia State University's Athletics Department has recorded some of its strongest Academic Progress Rate (APR) results to date, according to the latest data released by the NCAA. Nine Panther programs earned perfect multi-year APR scores of 1,000, highlighting the department's continued commitment to academic excellence.
The teams achieving perfect scores include men's basketball, men's golf, women's basketball, cross country, softball, women's soccer, beach volleyball, women's tennis, and track and field. All Georgia State programs not only exceeded the NCAA's minimum APR standards but showed marked academic consistency across the board.
Among the standout performers were beach volleyball, women's cross country, and women's tennis, each earning perfect multi-year APR scores for the 2023–24 cycle. Notably, beach volleyball and women's cross country achieved this distinction for the second consecutive year.
"I'm incredibly proud of our student-athletes who continue to excel academically and set the bar high for success," said Brad Horton, Senior Associate Athletics Director of Academics. "This achievement is the result of a campus-wide commitment involving our students, coaches, academic support staff, and broader university community. Their dedication to academic excellence is a cornerstone of our athletics program."
On a national level, NCAA Division I student-athletes continued to perform well academically. The overall four-year APR average remained at 984 for the fourth straight year. National sport-specific averages either remained steady or showed improvement: men's basketball held at 968, while baseball (979), football (964), and women's basketball (982) each improved by one point compared to the previous year.
The APR is calculated based on each student-athlete receiving athletic aid, who can earn one point for staying in school and another for maintaining academic eligibility. These points are then totaled and divided by the maximum possible points, producing a team score out of 1,000.
Every Division I team submits academic performance data annually. The NCAA calculates both single-year and multi-year APR scores, using them to assess academic accountability and determine any necessary penalties. For non-scholarship programs, recruited student-athletes are similarly tracked to ensure consistent reporting.
Georgia State's latest results underscore the university's strong academic culture and commitment to supporting student-athlete success both on the field and in the classroom.
