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99 % of Colgate Athletes Graduate

Wed, Nov 23, 2011

A recent study by the NCAA shows that 99 percent of Colgate's student-athletes earned a degree within six years of enrolling at the university. The school's success rate exceeded the national average of 80 percent.

The NCAA report covered Division I athletes entering school between 2001 and 2004.

"Having a 99 percent graduation rate is a credit to the dedication of our excellent student-athletes, coaches and staff," said Athletic Director David Roach. "We take great pride in the fact our students strive for success on and off the field of play."

Colgate's graduation rate was third among all Division I schools. Columbia and Brown recorded 100 percent rates. Last year, Colgate was the only school in the nation with a perfect score, after sharing the No. 1 ranking with Notre Dame in 2009.

The NCAA data differ from federal graduation statistics because it accounts for students who transfer. The NCAA does not penalize an institution for athletes who leave to attend other colleges, as long as they depart in good academic standing.

See the national rankings as compiled by USA Today and The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Source: Colgate

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