A record number of student-athletes at the University of Florida have earned a 3.0 or better GPA over the fall semester, according to the University Athletic Association.
“A school-record 401 student-athletes earned a 3.0 or better GPA this fall while every program boasted a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the first time. Collectively, UF student-athletes set another record by combining for a stellar 3.30 cumulative GPA featuring a 3.29 GPA for the fall semester.”
In addition to the academic success seen by the Gators this fall, student-athletes logged 1,556 community service hours with 33 Gainesville organizations across 144 involvement opportunities.
The men’s cross country led all male sports with a 3.43 GPA, and the women’s swimming and diving team led all female sports with a 3.67 GPA over the term.
The football team set a record with a 3.15 fall GPA. It’s the highest ever for a Gators team in a semester. Women’s golf also set a new record with a 3.59 semester GPA.
Forty-seven student-athletes earned a degree or certificate from Florida earlier this month.
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