Baylor Athletics Sets Record Spring Term GPA of 3.45
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All 19 programs surpass 3.0 for the first time
WACO, Texas – Baylor Athletics has achieved the best departmental term grade-point average on record, excluding COVID-affected terms, after student-athletes posted a combined 3.45 GPA in the Spring 2026 semester. Making history this spring, all 19 Baylor athletic programs surpassed a 3.0 GPA in the same term.
The Spring 2026 results continue the streak of academic achievement for the Bears. Baylor has now recorded a 3.0 or higher term GPA for the 36th consecutive semester, a 3.1 or above for the 31st straight semester, and has exceeded a 3.2 GPA in 24 of the last 26 semesters. The department's current cumulative GPA stands at 3.41.
"This historic milestone is a testament to the relentless work ethic, resilience, and academic dedication of our student-athletes," said Josh Young, Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services. "To have every single one of our teams achieve above a 3.0 GPA, for the first time ever, coupled with a record-breaking 3.45 GPA, speaks volumes about the culture of excellence we strive for at Baylor."
Of the department's 496 student-athletes, 372 (75%) earned a 3.0 GPA or higher this spring, while 140 (30%) were named to the Dean's List by posting a 3.7 GPA or better. An additional 76 student-athletes (16%) achieved a 4.0 term GPA. Baylor counted 303 Academic Champions, an honor that includes graduates, student-athletes with a 3.5 GPA or higher, and those recording a personal-best GPA. Among the Academic Champions, 183 Bears set a personal-best term GPA.
Seven programs also set program records for semester GPA, excluding COVID terms: Acrobatics and Tumbling (3.67), Women's Track and Field (3.56), Equestrian (3.55), Men's Track and Field (3.38), Women's Basketball (3.20), Football (3.03) and Men's Basketball (3.01).
To stay up to date on Baylor Athletics, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts at @BaylorAthletics.
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The Spring 2026 results continue the streak of academic achievement for the Bears. Baylor has now recorded a 3.0 or higher term GPA for the 36th consecutive semester, a 3.1 or above for the 31st straight semester, and has exceeded a 3.2 GPA in 24 of the last 26 semesters. The department's current cumulative GPA stands at 3.41.
"This historic milestone is a testament to the relentless work ethic, resilience, and academic dedication of our student-athletes," said Josh Young, Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services. "To have every single one of our teams achieve above a 3.0 GPA, for the first time ever, coupled with a record-breaking 3.45 GPA, speaks volumes about the culture of excellence we strive for at Baylor."
Of the department's 496 student-athletes, 372 (75%) earned a 3.0 GPA or higher this spring, while 140 (30%) were named to the Dean's List by posting a 3.7 GPA or better. An additional 76 student-athletes (16%) achieved a 4.0 term GPA. Baylor counted 303 Academic Champions, an honor that includes graduates, student-athletes with a 3.5 GPA or higher, and those recording a personal-best GPA. Among the Academic Champions, 183 Bears set a personal-best term GPA.
Seven programs also set program records for semester GPA, excluding COVID terms: Acrobatics and Tumbling (3.67), Women's Track and Field (3.56), Equestrian (3.55), Men's Track and Field (3.38), Women's Basketball (3.20), Football (3.03) and Men's Basketball (3.01).
To stay up to date on Baylor Athletics, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts at @BaylorAthletics.
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