Holy Cross student-athletes posted one of the department's best academic performances in recent history during the Fall 2024 semester, with Crusader student-athletes recording a 3.40 grade-point average. 

All 27 programs averaged above a 3.0 GPA during the fall semester, marking the first time since 2016 that every Holy Cross team has recorded a GPA above 3.0 during a single semester (excluding a COVID-impacted Spring 2020).  

An additional eight teams achieved a team GPA of 3.5 or higher. Women's tennis had the highest GPA of any program, with a 3.76, while men's cross country had the highest GPA (3.58) by a men's team. 

A total of 576 student-athletes achieved a semester GPA of 3.0 or higher, with 334 recording a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Forty-four student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 GPA for the term. 

In November, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report released by the NCAA, Holy Cross' athletic teams tied for sixth in the nation with an overall graduation rate of 98 percent. This marks the 18th consecutive year in which the Crusaders have posted a Graduation Success Rate of at least 97 percent.

Altogether, Holy Cross teams have averaged a semester GPA of at least 3.1 for 29 consecutive semesters. 

At the men's basketball game vs. Lafayette on Wednesday, Feb. 19, student-athletes named to the Dean's List in Fall 2024 will be celebrated during an on-court recognition at halftime, along with a special recognition for all student-athletes who recorded a 4.0 GPA. Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 6 p.m., and tickets can be purchased through the Holy Cross Ticket Office. 

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