Dec 3, 2021 - Sports

Charted: D-I athlete grad rates

A chart showing graduation rates of D-1 athletes by race/ethnicity

Chart: NCAA Research

Division I student-athletes continue to graduate at their highest rate in the 20 years the data has been tracked, per the NCAA.

By the numbers: The overall single-year rate held steady at last year's rate of 90%, up from 74% in 2002.

By race/ethnicity:

  • White: 94%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 88%
  • Black: 80%
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