NCAA GSR Report Reflects Continued Academic Success at MAAC Institutions
NCAA GSR Report Reflects Continued Academic Success at MAAC Institutions
EDISON, N.J. (Nov. 17, 2020) – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) boasts an average Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 95 percent, according to the most recent Division I GSR data released today by the NCAA.
The score is four points higher than it was in last year's data, and ranks the MAAC in a three-way tie for second among all 32 Division I conferences.
For the third-consecutive year, Manhattan College led the way for MAAC institutions with an overall GSR of 98. The Jaspers posted a GSR of 100 for 11 different teams, tied with Fairfield University for the most of any MAAC institution. In total, 104 MAAC teams achieved a perfect GSR of 100.
Every MAAC institution posted an overall GSR of over 90 percent, the national average. Manhattan was followed by Canisius College (97), Fairfield (96), Saint Peter's University (95) and Quinnipiac University (94). Rider University and Siena College both posted GSRs of 93, followed by Iona College at 92 and Marist College and Monmouth University with GSRs of 91.
MAAC basketball programs did exceptionally well. MAAC women's hoops programs registered an overall GSR of 100, making the MAAC the only conference in Division I to do so in back-to-back years. The MAAC was one of four conferences to have its women's programs register a GSR of 100 in this year's data. The MAAC men's basketball programs registered a GSR of 95, tied with two other conferences for second place in Division I. The 95 GSR is up from a GSR of 91 posted a year prior.
| Institution |
Overall GSR |
# of Teams with
GSR of 100 |
| Canisius |
97 |
9 |
| Fairfield |
96 |
11 |
| Iona |
92 |
6 |
| Manhattan |
98 |
11 |
| Marist |
91 |
10 |
| Monmouth |
91 |
8 |
| Niagara |
93 |
9 |
| Quinnipiac |
94 |
9 |
| Rider |
93 |
8 |
| Saint Peter's |
95 |
8 |
| Siena |
93 |
10 |
| Associate Members |
n/a |
5 |
The NCAA GSR report gives graduation information for students and student-athletes who entered college in 2013, the most recent class for which the required six years of information is available. It also breaks down the GSR by sport, using a four-year class average (2010-2013) called a cohort rate to provide a big enough sample. The GSR formula removes from the rate student-athletes who leave school while academically eligible and includes student-athletes who transfer to a school after initially enrolling elsewhere.
"The commitment of Division I college athletes to the classroom is incredible, and we celebrate their academic success," NCAA President Mark Emmert said. "To see 90 percent of student-athletes accomplish the ultimate goal of college graduation is a testament to their hard work and dedication. We must also support initiatives that help the remaining 10 percent of student-athletes earn their degrees. The NCAA applauds the achievements of student-athletes and will continue to support their goals in the classroom, in competition and in life."
For more information and the NCAA's official release, visit
NCAA.org.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) celebrates its 40
th year of competition during the 2020-21 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter's University, and Siena College.