App State Athletics celebrated the academic accomplishments of 194 student-athletes recognized by the Sun Belt Conference for the 2025-26 year. Notably, the Women's Cross Country team achieved the highest GPA in the Sun Belt at 3.76 while securing the league championship. The 1A FAR Academic Excellence Award went to 12 App State athletes, each with a GPA of 3.8 or higher upon graduation. Furthermore, 120 student-athletes made the Commissioner's List for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher, while 62 were featured on the Academic Honor Roll for GPAs between 3.00 and 3.49.

By the Numbers
  • 194 App State student-athletes honored by the Sun Belt Conference.
  • 120 members made the Commissioner's List with a GPA of 3.5 or better.
  • 62 student-athletes on the Academic Honor Roll with GPAs between 3.00 and 3.49.
State of Play
  • App State's Women's Cross Country led the conference with a 3.76 GPA.
  • The 12 honorees for the 1A FAR Academic Excellence Award included athletes from various sports.
What's Next

Looking ahead, App State Athletics aims to continue fostering academic excellence among student-athletes, potentially increasing the number of honorees in future years. Plans may include enhanced academic support and resources to maintain high GPAs.

Bottom Line

The strong academic performance of App State student-athletes reflects the program's commitment to success both on the field and in the classroom. This achievement should serve as motivation for current and future athletes to prioritize their education.