Temple University Athletics
Temple Athletics Ties School Mark for Graduation Success Rate
11.8.17 | General
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University's athletics programs are known for setting records on the field, but that success has been even greater in the classroom. Data released today by the NCAA shows that Temple University student-athletes posted an 88 percent Graduation Success Rate (GSR), which ties the school record set in 2016. It also marks the eighth straight year of either tying or setting a new mark in this all-important area.
Temple's overall GSR number is tied for 34th among all Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools. Temple is also one of 28 full member institutions of FBS conferences who have maintained or exceeded a GSR of 88 for the last two years.
Temple Football posted an 83 GSR, which is tied for 27th among FBS schools and is also one of 23 FBS teams to have maintained a GSR of 80 or greater in each of the last four years. Additionally, for the third consecutive year, more than 20 Owl football student-athletes will have earned their degrees by the end of the fall semester.
"This incredible success story is due to the hard work of our student-athletes, coaches and academic support staff," said Temple University Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "Success in the classroom is something we take great pride in at Temple. Winning is important, but success in the classroom and the earning of degrees lasts a lifetime. Justin Miller and his talented staff at the Nancy & Donald Resnick Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes have worked tirelessly to support our students with integrity and we are grateful for their efforts. The true recognition and appreciation though is for our student-athletes whose diligence and commitment to excellence made for these tremendous results."
Ten Temple teams earned 90 or higher GSR scores with three — Women's Lacrosse, Men's and Women's Tennis, posting a perfect 100 score. The tennis programs accomplished this feat for the eighth straight year. Temple is one of six non-Power 5 FBS institutions to have 10 or more teams earning GSRs of 90 or greater.
"The annual release of data like the NCAA's graduation success rate continues to demonstrate that Temple University is not only home to outstanding scholar-athletes, but also one of the premier academic support centers in the nation," said Miller. "With the outstanding support from Dr. Kraft and Temple's coaches, the staff of Resnick Center are fully empowered to develop and implement individualized academic plans for each student-athlete with graduation in mind. We are thrilled by the continued success of our student-athletes and look forward to more to come."
The NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) is designed to reflect the proportion of student-athletes on any given team who earn a college degree within a six-year window of their initial enrollment. The GSR was developed in response to colleges and universities who asked for an alternative rate that more accurately reflects the movement among college student-athletes. The GSR takes into account incoming transfers who graduate from a different institution than the one they started at and transfers who leave an institution in good standing.
The GSR was developed in response to colleges and universities who asked for an alternative rate that more accurately reflects the movement among college student-athletes. The GSR takes into account incoming transfers who graduate from a different institution than the one they started at and transfers who leave an institution in good standing.
Temple's overall GSR number is tied for 34th among all Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools. Temple is also one of 28 full member institutions of FBS conferences who have maintained or exceeded a GSR of 88 for the last two years.
Temple Football posted an 83 GSR, which is tied for 27th among FBS schools and is also one of 23 FBS teams to have maintained a GSR of 80 or greater in each of the last four years. Additionally, for the third consecutive year, more than 20 Owl football student-athletes will have earned their degrees by the end of the fall semester.
"This incredible success story is due to the hard work of our student-athletes, coaches and academic support staff," said Temple University Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "Success in the classroom is something we take great pride in at Temple. Winning is important, but success in the classroom and the earning of degrees lasts a lifetime. Justin Miller and his talented staff at the Nancy & Donald Resnick Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes have worked tirelessly to support our students with integrity and we are grateful for their efforts. The true recognition and appreciation though is for our student-athletes whose diligence and commitment to excellence made for these tremendous results."
Ten Temple teams earned 90 or higher GSR scores with three — Women's Lacrosse, Men's and Women's Tennis, posting a perfect 100 score. The tennis programs accomplished this feat for the eighth straight year. Temple is one of six non-Power 5 FBS institutions to have 10 or more teams earning GSRs of 90 or greater.
"The annual release of data like the NCAA's graduation success rate continues to demonstrate that Temple University is not only home to outstanding scholar-athletes, but also one of the premier academic support centers in the nation," said Miller. "With the outstanding support from Dr. Kraft and Temple's coaches, the staff of Resnick Center are fully empowered to develop and implement individualized academic plans for each student-athlete with graduation in mind. We are thrilled by the continued success of our student-athletes and look forward to more to come."
The NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) is designed to reflect the proportion of student-athletes on any given team who earn a college degree within a six-year window of their initial enrollment. The GSR was developed in response to colleges and universities who asked for an alternative rate that more accurately reflects the movement among college student-athletes. The GSR takes into account incoming transfers who graduate from a different institution than the one they started at and transfers who leave an institution in good standing.
The GSR was developed in response to colleges and universities who asked for an alternative rate that more accurately reflects the movement among college student-athletes. The GSR takes into account incoming transfers who graduate from a different institution than the one they started at and transfers who leave an institution in good standing.
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