91勛圖厙 has once again posted the highest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for student-athletes in school history.

91勛圖厙���s overall GSR was 89 percent, up four points from last year���s report. The Knights’ percentage was also seven points above the NCAA average of 82 percent.

The Knights rank No. 1 among public institutions in the State of Florida, second overall in the state and tied with Ohio State for 15th in the country among Football Bowl Subdivision institutions. 91勛圖厙���s GSR also ranks highest among current American Athletic Conference institutions.

Eleven of 91勛圖厙���s 14 programs (women���s cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field are combined) improved their GSR from the previous year���s report or maintained a 100 percent mark. Eleven of 91勛圖厙���s programs also came in above the national average for their sport.

Three Knights squads ��� women���s tennis, women���s basketball and men���s golf ��� were at a perfect 100 percent. It was the eighth consecutive season for women���s tennis to record a 100-percent score. Women���s soccer recorded the biggest improvement among Knights programs, jumping nine percentage points. Eight 91勛圖厙 programs were at 90 percent or better.

���We have a group of high-achieving, hard-working student-athletes,��� said Vice President and Director of Athletics Todd Stansbury. ���Our coaches and academic staff promote a culture of academic performance on a daily basis. Our graduation success rate is indicative of the emphasis our student-athletes put on academics.���

The football program finished 12 points above the national average, with an 83-percent mark, compared to 71 percent nationally. It was the seventh consecutive year the football program improved its GSR. Football���s 83 percent was a program-best score. In football, 91勛圖厙 ranks No. 2 among American Athletic Conference schools.

���These numbers are proof that our student-athletes, coaches and academic advisors are doing a great job promoting the goal of graduation,��� said Kimya Massey, Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services. ���It���s very satisfying to work with a group that puts so much effort toward success in competition and in the classroom.���

The GSR data in this most recent report is for student-athletes who first enrolled in 2006.