Rice Student-Athletes Shine Bright with Academic Success in Conference USA
6/23/2023 9:43:00 AM | General
Rice University's student-athletes have achieved remarkable academic success throughout their membership in Conference USA since 2005. Their outstanding achievements exemplify Rice's commitment to excellence both on and off the field.
Rice Athletics has been honored with 14 out of 18 C-USA Institutional Excellence Awards, underscoring their consistent dedication to academic excellence within Conference USA.
This remarkable milestone is a testament to the fact that Rice student-athletes have demonstrated unparalleled success not only in their athletic endeavors but also in securing rewarding careers, with a remarkable 100% career placement rate.
Among all Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institutions, the Rice Owls proudly hold the fifth overall ranking in the Federal Graduation Rate (FGR), a testament to their commitment to fostering well-rounded student-athletes. Additionally, the Owls have consistently surpassed expectations, achieving an impressive 83% FGR (2012-2015 Cohorts) compared to the national FBS average of 69%.
In its final year in C-USA, a record-high 89 Rice student-athletes were awarded the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal after compiling a GPA of 3.75 or better, with 49 of them posting a perfect 4.0 GPA this year.
Additionally, Rice student-athletes maintained an impressive cumulative GPA of 3.44, and 298 were named to the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll. Since 2005, Rice student-athletes have been honored over 4,000 times as members of the honor roll reflecting their commitment to achieving academic success alongside their athletic pursuits.
Rice University's student-athletes have consistently set the standard for academic success in Conference USA over the past 18 years. Their exceptional achievements are a testament to Rice University's commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who excel both athletically and academically.
Rice Athletics has been honored with 14 out of 18 C-USA Institutional Excellence Awards, underscoring their consistent dedication to academic excellence within Conference USA.
This remarkable milestone is a testament to the fact that Rice student-athletes have demonstrated unparalleled success not only in their athletic endeavors but also in securing rewarding careers, with a remarkable 100% career placement rate.
Among all Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institutions, the Rice Owls proudly hold the fifth overall ranking in the Federal Graduation Rate (FGR), a testament to their commitment to fostering well-rounded student-athletes. Additionally, the Owls have consistently surpassed expectations, achieving an impressive 83% FGR (2012-2015 Cohorts) compared to the national FBS average of 69%.
In its final year in C-USA, a record-high 89 Rice student-athletes were awarded the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal after compiling a GPA of 3.75 or better, with 49 of them posting a perfect 4.0 GPA this year.
Additionally, Rice student-athletes maintained an impressive cumulative GPA of 3.44, and 298 were named to the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll. Since 2005, Rice student-athletes have been honored over 4,000 times as members of the honor roll reflecting their commitment to achieving academic success alongside their athletic pursuits.
Rice University's student-athletes have consistently set the standard for academic success in Conference USA over the past 18 years. Their exceptional achievements are a testament to Rice University's commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who excel both athletically and academically.
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