Athlete Graduation Rate

The NCAA established guidelines in January 2005 that required college sports teams to maintain a 50 percent graduation rate among its athletes to avoid the risk of losing scholarships.

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  • Title Athlete Graduation Rate
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  • Keywords Athlete Graduation Rate
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date May 16, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update November 4, 2018