Alfred University celebrates academic achievement with 154 student-athletes recognized on the Empire 8 President's List for maintaining a GPA of 3.75 or higher this spring. Additionally, 21 teams earned All-Academic status by achieving GPAs of 3.20 or higher, with women's volleyball leading at 3.80 and men's tennis closely behind at 3.78. The standout performances included all men's tennis players on the Dean's List, 86.67% of women's volleyball players, and multiple teams having significant 4.00 achievers among them.

By the Numbers
  • 154 student-athletes on the Empire 8 President鈥檚 List for a GPA of 3.75+.
  • 21 teams earned All-Academic status with a GPA of 3.20+.
  • 507 total student-athletes with a department GPA of 3.27 in the year.
State of Play
  • Men's tennis led Empire 8 teams with a perfect GPA achievement across all players.
  • Women's volleyball was in the top four among all female teams.
  • A total of 53 athletes achieved a perfect 4.00 GPA.
What's Next

Future developments will likely include continued emphasis on academic and athletic excellence at Alfred University, potentially inspiring other institutions to boost their academic support for student-athletes. Additionally, the recognition may lead to increased recruitment efforts for high-achieving students in athletics.

Bottom Line

The impressive academic performance of Alfred University鈥檚 student-athletes underscores the institution's commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics, setting a benchmark for future achievements and showcasing the importance of a strong academic foundation in collegiate sports.