Mizzou Student-Athletes Establish GPA Record for Fall 2024 Semester
12/19/2024 3:11:00 PM | General
Tigers post cumulative GPA of 3.44, record 100 4.0s during fall term.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri student-athletes completed a record-setting semester in the classroom during the Fall 2024 semester, registering a cumulative grade-point average of 3.44, the highest single-semester student-athlete GPA in the university's history. In addition, 19 Mizzou student-athletes earned their degrees during commencement ceremonies earlier this month.
This marks the 16th-consecutive semester Mizzou student-athletes produced an average GPA of 3.0 or higher. The previous high single-semester GPA came in Spring 2023 (3.35).
"At Mizzou, we are committed to achieving excellence in every aspect of the student-athlete experience, and the academic success of our teams reflects that commitment," University of Missouri Director of Athletics Laird Veatch said. "I'm extremely proud of our student-athletes for their hard work in the classroom and the dedication of our athletics department, our academic services staff, our coaches and the entire campus community who support our student-athletes every step of the way."
"Our student-athletes' record success in the classroom is the latest testament to their relentless drive to excel in all areas of their lives," Mizzou Executive Athletics Director for Academic Services Tami Chievous said. "Reaching these academic milestones takes teamwork, discipline and a commitment to their future. I'm grateful to our coaches, faculty and academic support staff members who create an environment that prioritizes academic achievement."
Overall, 100 student-athletes posted a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2024 semester across 18 programs, while 311 finished with a 3.50 or higher and 436 recorded a 3.0 or higher.
Eight programs posted their highest semester GPAs over the last 10 years, since the Spring 2014 semester: baseball, men's golf, men's track and field, wrestling, women's golf, soccer, softball and women's swimming and diving.
Below are individual program highlights from Mizzou's Fall 2024 semester:
Baseball
• Fall GPA of 3.43 is the program's highest over the last decade.
• 11th consecutive GPA above 3.0
• Six student-athletes posted 4.0 GPAs, 29 at 3.5 or better.
Men's Basketball
• Fall GPA of 3.22 is the program's third-highest over the last decade.
• Fifth consecutive GPA above 3.0.
• One student-athlete posted a 4.0 GPA, six at 3.5 or better.
Football
• Fall GPA of 2.99 is the program's second-highest over the last decade.
• Four student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, 34 at 3.5 or better.
Men's Golf
• Fall GPA of 3.78 is the program's highest over the last decade, highest among Mizzou men's teams.
• Eighth consecutive GPA above 3.0.
• Five student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, seven at 3.5 or better.
Men's Swimming and Diving
• Fall GPA of 3.31 is the program's third-highest fall GPA over the last decade.
• 20th consecutive GPA above 3.0.
• Three student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, 16 at 3.5 or better.
Men's Track and Field
• Fall GPA of 3.49 is the program's highest over the last decade.
• Fifth consecutive GPA above 3.0.
• Five student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, 32 at 3.5 or better.
Men's Cross Country
• Fall GPA of 3.42 is the program's fourth-highest over the last decade.
• Fifth consecutive GPA above 3.0.
• Three student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, 15 at 3.5 or better.
Wrestling
• Fall GPA of 3.48 is the program's highest over the last decade.
• Fifth consecutive Fall GPA above 3.0.
• Eight student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA — the most among all men's teams — and 23 at 3.5 or better.
Women's Basketball
• Fall GPA of 3.35 is the program's third-highest Fall GPA over the last decade.
• Eighth consecutive GPA above 3.0.
• Four student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, eight at 3.5 or better.
Women's Golf
• Fall GPA of 3.75 is the program's highest over the last decade.
• 22nd consecutive GPA above 3.0 since 2014.
• Three student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, eight at 3.5 or better.
Gymnastics
• Fall GPA of 3.60 is the program's third-highest over the last decade.
• 15th consecutive GPA above 3.0.
• Seven student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, 15 at 3.5 or better.
Softball
• Fall GPA of 3.66 is the program's highest over the last decade.
• 21st consecutive GPA above 3.0.
• Seven student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, 16 at 3.5 or better.
Soccer
• Fall GPA of 3.87 is the program's highest over the last decade, highest among all Mizzou teams.
• 16th consecutive GPA above 3.0.
• 12 student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, 30 at 3.5 or better.
Women's Swimming and Diving
• Fall GPA of 3.86 is the program's highest over the last decade.
• 22nd consecutive GPA above 3.0 since 2014.
• 16 student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA — the most among all Mizzou teams — and 31 at 3.5 or better.
Women's Tennis
• Fall GPA of 3.72 is the program's third-highest Fall GPA over the last decade.
• 22nd consecutive GPA above 3.0 since 2014.
• Two student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, six at 3.5 or better.
Women's Track and Field
• Fall GPA of 3.68 is the program's second-highest over the last decade.
• 22nd consecutive GPA above 3.0 since 2014.
• 14 student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA , 38 at 3.5 or better.
Women's Cross Country
• Fall GPA of 3.70 is the program's fourth-highest over the last decade.
• 22nd consecutive GPA above 3.0 since 2014.
• Four student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, 11 at 3.5 or better.
Women's Volleyball
• Fall GPA of 3.33 marks program's 22nd consecutive semester above 3.0 since 2014.
• Three student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, 10 at 3.5 or better.
Fall 2024 Graduates
College of Education & Human Development
Sarah White, Volleyball
College of Engineering
Ellis Pfleger, Wrestling
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Royce Fisher, Men's Track and Field
Alex Honnold, Softball
College of Health Sciences
Mya Drayton, Women's Track and Field
Nate Pulliam, Wrestling
Parker Wright, Baseball
College of Arts and Science
Marcus Carroll, Football
Naomi Franco, Volleyball
Colton Hawks, Wrestling
Nate Noel, Football
Carolina Ulloa Daza, Women's Track and Field
Trulaske College of Business
Christopher Kreh, Football
Jack Meyer, Football
Joel Mylin, Wrestling
Graduate School
Colleen Finney, Volleyball
Chuck Hicks, Football
Theo Wease Jr., Football
Caleb Grill, Men's Basketball (Graduate Certificate)
