The Citadel Athletics wrapped up the spring semester with a remarkable overall GPA of 3.495, marking the highest achievement in four years. Alongside academic success, the department celebrated numerous individual accolades, including 61 cadet-athletes earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and 110 making the Dean's List. Assistant Academics Director Jake Lehr praised the student-athletes for excelling both in sports and academics, emphasizing their hard work and dedication. Notably, all athletic programs maintained a team GPA of 3.1 or higher, showcasing a commitment to academic excellence.

By the Numbers
  • The overall department GPA is 3.495, the highest in four years.
  • 61 cadet-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester.
  • 82% of student-athletes (255 of 311) recorded GPAs of 3.0 or better.
  • Women鈥檚 rifle led the teams with a GPA of 3.884.
  • 55 cadet-athletes graduated, with 24 receiving academic distinctions.
Yes, But

While the academic performance is commendable, there may be ongoing challenges in balancing rigorous academic demands with competitive athletics, particularly for students in high-pressure sports programs.

State of Play
  • All athletic programs concluded with a term GPA above 3.1.
  • Baseball had the highest number of Gold Stars with 20 recipients.
  • Football achieved the most Dean's List placements with 28 students.
What's Next

As the fall semester approaches, the department is likely to continue striving for academic excellence and might implement new strategies to ensure student-athletes maintain high performance in both academics and athletics.

Bottom Line

The Citadel Athletics' impressive academic results underscore the dedication of student-athletes, enhancing both the institution鈥檚 reputation and the potential for future academic and athletic success.