Texas A&M Sets Academic Progress Rate Record
May 06, 2026 | Center for Student-Athlete Services
INDIANAPOLIS – Texas A&M Athletics registered a program record multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 988, the NCAA announced earlier this week.
"Our record Academic Progress Rate is a reflection of a consistency of culture," Director of Athletics Trev Alberts said. "Our student-athletes and staff members have worked immensely hard academically in order to produce these multi-year and single-year numbers. I am thankful for everyone's hard work and commitment to excellence in all that we do."
The rating takes into account data from the 2021-22 to the 2024-25 academic years. The Academic Progress Rate measures the eligibility, retention and graduation of student-athletes competing on every Division I sports team.
It also serves as a predictor of graduation success. The NCAA's Division I Board of Directors set cut scores of 930 (out of 1,000) as a threshold for teams to meet or face possible immediate and historical sanctions. An APR of 930 translates to approximately a 50 percent Graduation Success Rate (GSR).
"Our APR results are a powerful affirmation of who we are at Texas A&M," Executive Associate Athletics Director of Academics and Student-Athlete Engagement Dr. Childs said. "Academic eligibility, progress and retention are not secondary priorities—they are foundational expectations across our department. Having six programs rank in the top 10 percent nationally, multiple teams post perfect four-year and single-year scores, and several achieve the highest APR marks in their sport's history reflects an extraordinary and consistent commitment to excellence. These outcomes are a direct result of the dedication of our student-athletes, coaches and academic support teams who continue to raise the standard every day. We are proud of our programs for competing at the highest level while keeping academics first."
On top of the multi-year record, the Maroon & White also recorded a record single-year average of 995. Six programs (Men's Cross Country, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Softball, Volleyball) were all ranked inside the top 10% nationally. Those six teams all earned an APR Public Recognition Award for landing in the top 10%.
Ten teams averaged above 990 multi-year ratings, and 16 squads had at least one year during the four-year span of a 990 rate. Women's Cross Country has produced a 1,000 APR for the ninth consecutive season, while the six programs that garnered APR Public Recognition logged 1,000 APR multi-years scores.
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"Our record Academic Progress Rate is a reflection of a consistency of culture," Director of Athletics Trev Alberts said. "Our student-athletes and staff members have worked immensely hard academically in order to produce these multi-year and single-year numbers. I am thankful for everyone's hard work and commitment to excellence in all that we do."
The rating takes into account data from the 2021-22 to the 2024-25 academic years. The Academic Progress Rate measures the eligibility, retention and graduation of student-athletes competing on every Division I sports team.
It also serves as a predictor of graduation success. The NCAA's Division I Board of Directors set cut scores of 930 (out of 1,000) as a threshold for teams to meet or face possible immediate and historical sanctions. An APR of 930 translates to approximately a 50 percent Graduation Success Rate (GSR).
"Our APR results are a powerful affirmation of who we are at Texas A&M," Executive Associate Athletics Director of Academics and Student-Athlete Engagement Dr. Childs said. "Academic eligibility, progress and retention are not secondary priorities—they are foundational expectations across our department. Having six programs rank in the top 10 percent nationally, multiple teams post perfect four-year and single-year scores, and several achieve the highest APR marks in their sport's history reflects an extraordinary and consistent commitment to excellence. These outcomes are a direct result of the dedication of our student-athletes, coaches and academic support teams who continue to raise the standard every day. We are proud of our programs for competing at the highest level while keeping academics first."
On top of the multi-year record, the Maroon & White also recorded a record single-year average of 995. Six programs (Men's Cross Country, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Softball, Volleyball) were all ranked inside the top 10% nationally. Those six teams all earned an APR Public Recognition Award for landing in the top 10%.
Ten teams averaged above 990 multi-year ratings, and 16 squads had at least one year during the four-year span of a 990 rate. Women's Cross Country has produced a 1,000 APR for the ninth consecutive season, while the six programs that garnered APR Public Recognition logged 1,000 APR multi-years scores.
Follow the Aggies
For complete coverage of Texas A&M Athletics, be sure to follow the Aggies on social media at @12thMan (X), @12thman (Instagram & Threads) and @AggieAthletics (Facebook) or visit the official home of Texas A&M Athletics at 12thMan.com.
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