The University of Denver women's soccer team achieved a remarkable feat, finishing the 2025-26 academic year tied for the seventh highest GPA among NCAA Division I programs, recording a 3.78 GPA. This performance places them 18th among all NCAA divisions, only slightly below the top marks. This achievement maintains a six-year streak of top-10 rankings in team GPA for the program. Notably, they also claimed the highest GPA among West Coast Conference teams and the second highest for Colorado teams. As they prepare for the upcoming season, the team continues to prioritize academic excellence.

By the Numbers
  • Team GPA: 3.78, tied for 7th among NCAA DI programs.
  • Only .03 from the highest DI team GPA and .06 from the overall highest GPA.
State of Play
  • Denver was named a United Soccer Coaches' Team Academic Award winner for the 17th time in 19 years.
  • Current preseason training includes two exhibition matches; they won their first match 8-0.
What's Next

As the team approaches their regular season opener on August 13 against Northern Colorado, they will continue to emphasize both competitive performance and academic excellence. The home opener is scheduled for August 27 against Colorado College.

Bottom Line

The Denver women's soccer team exemplifies a commitment to success both on the field and in the classroom, reinforcing the importance of academic achievement within athletic programs.