Tulane University Student-Athletes Continue Graduation Success
Nov 14, 2018 | General
NEW ORLEANS – The NCAA has released the latest Division I graduation rate data, including the division's Graduation Success Rate (GSR), which held good news for Tulane University student-athletes.
Tulane University student-athletes posted an average overall GSR of 93 percent, which is five percentage points above the national average and is tied for 10th overall among Football Bowl Subdivision institutions. Tulane's overall GSR is also tops among institutions in the American Athletic Conference and is the highest in the state of Louisiana.
"Our graduation success results are truly remarkable, and I could not be more proud of our student-athletes," Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair Troy Dannen said. "Our graduation success rate is a strong reflection of the commitment our student-athletes have in achieving excellence in the classroom. I would also like to congratulate our academic staff and coaches for their hard work in preparing our young men and women for success at this world-class institution."
Tulane featured seven teams with a perfect GSR (men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country/track and field, women's golf, women's swimming and diving and men's tennis.). Tulane's seven teams with perfect GSR is the most of any institution in The American.
"This is a wonderful accomplishment for everyone associated with our student-athletes," Associate Athletics Director for Academic Services Dr. Charvi Greer said. "We are thrilled with our graduation success rate and the individuals who display a strong desire to be the very best in the classroom."
In addition, Tulane's football team posted a GSR of 88 percent, which ranks No. 1 among teams in The American and is 12 percent above the national average.
The national GSR for the entering class of 2011 increased one point to 88 percent.
The Division I Board of Directors created the GSR in response to Division I college and university presidents who wanted data that more accurately reflected the mobility of college students than the federal graduation rate.
The federal rate counts any student who leaves a school as an academic failure, no matter whether he or she enrolls at another school. Also, the federal rate does not recognize students who enter school as transfer students.
The GSR formula removes from the rate student-athletes who leave school while academically eligible and includes student-athletes who transfer to a school after initially enrolling elsewhere. This calculation makes it a more complete and accurate look at student-athlete success. The federal graduation rate, however, remains the only measure to compare student-athletes with the general student body.
Using the less-inclusive federal rate, Division I student-athletes perform better than the general student body. The federal rate for Division I student-athletes in the 2011 entering class increased two points to 68 percent, while the general student body remained at 66 percent, a difference of two points. The difference is most stark among black women. Student-athletes in this demographic outpace their peers in the student body by 19 percentage points — 70 percent for student-athletes compared with 51 percent for the student body.
Among all NCAA schools, there were eight men's sports that posted rates at 90 percent or higher. Baseball rose again to its all-time high of 84 percent, and basketball increased three points to 85 percent. All but one women's sport group posted a rate higher than 90 percent in the 2018 cohort.
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Tulane University student-athletes posted an average overall GSR of 93 percent, which is five percentage points above the national average and is tied for 10th overall among Football Bowl Subdivision institutions. Tulane's overall GSR is also tops among institutions in the American Athletic Conference and is the highest in the state of Louisiana.
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"Our graduation success results are truly remarkable, and I could not be more proud of our student-athletes," Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair Troy Dannen said. "Our graduation success rate is a strong reflection of the commitment our student-athletes have in achieving excellence in the classroom. I would also like to congratulate our academic staff and coaches for their hard work in preparing our young men and women for success at this world-class institution."
Tulane featured seven teams with a perfect GSR (men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country/track and field, women's golf, women's swimming and diving and men's tennis.). Tulane's seven teams with perfect GSR is the most of any institution in The American.
"This is a wonderful accomplishment for everyone associated with our student-athletes," Associate Athletics Director for Academic Services Dr. Charvi Greer said. "We are thrilled with our graduation success rate and the individuals who display a strong desire to be the very best in the classroom."
In addition, Tulane's football team posted a GSR of 88 percent, which ranks No. 1 among teams in The American and is 12 percent above the national average.
The national GSR for the entering class of 2011 increased one point to 88 percent.
The Division I Board of Directors created the GSR in response to Division I college and university presidents who wanted data that more accurately reflected the mobility of college students than the federal graduation rate.
The federal rate counts any student who leaves a school as an academic failure, no matter whether he or she enrolls at another school. Also, the federal rate does not recognize students who enter school as transfer students.
The GSR formula removes from the rate student-athletes who leave school while academically eligible and includes student-athletes who transfer to a school after initially enrolling elsewhere. This calculation makes it a more complete and accurate look at student-athlete success. The federal graduation rate, however, remains the only measure to compare student-athletes with the general student body.
Using the less-inclusive federal rate, Division I student-athletes perform better than the general student body. The federal rate for Division I student-athletes in the 2011 entering class increased two points to 68 percent, while the general student body remained at 66 percent, a difference of two points. The difference is most stark among black women. Student-athletes in this demographic outpace their peers in the student body by 19 percentage points — 70 percent for student-athletes compared with 51 percent for the student body.
Among all NCAA schools, there were eight men's sports that posted rates at 90 percent or higher. Baseball rose again to its all-time high of 84 percent, and basketball increased three points to 85 percent. All but one women's sport group posted a rate higher than 90 percent in the 2018 cohort.
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Fans can follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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