CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The NCAA has announced its latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data for student-athletes, covering the 2014-15 to 2017-18 freshman cohorts. The University of Virginia (UVA) achieved a 96 percent GSR, matching its highest rate ever for the second consecutive year.  UVA is ahead of the national average of 91 percent.

The report shows 17 of UVA’s 21 athletic programs meeting or exceeding the national average, with 10 teams achieving perfect scores, including women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, and volleyball. The volleyball program has maintained a 100 percent GSR for 20 consecutive years.

Director of Athletics Carla Williams says it highlights “the outstanding commitment to academic excellence” at UVA, crediting student-athletes, coaches, and support staff for their contributions.

The NCAA began tracking GSR in 2002, aiming to reflect the academic success of student-athletes, including those who transfer in good standing or pursue professional opportunities. Since then, GSR rates have increased steadily, from 74 percent in 2002 to 90 percent in the latest reporting year.

For further details, the full Graduation Rates Report is available on NCAA.org.