Student-Athletes Set Dept. GPA Record with 3.37

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico’s student-athletes broke the department grade point average, recording a 3.37 cumulative GPA for the fall, 2019 semester.  The mark topped the previous best semester of 3.32, set in the Spring of 2017.
 
Additionally, the 3.37 topped the best fall semester GPA ever, which was originally set with a 3.30 GPA in the fall of 2015, and then equaled in the Fall of 2016.
 
The GPA record was bolstered by record showing from the men’s teams and the women’s teams.  Men’s teams last semester turned in a combined 3.18 GPA, which is the highest in department history.  Men’s teams had achieved a 3.13 GPA four times previously, last in the fall of 2018.  The women’s programs turned in a combined 3.59 GPA, which equaled the previous-best set in the spring of 2017.
 
Overall, 297 student-athletes (of 416) earned a 3.0 or better, 192 earned a 3.5 or better, and 76 earned a 4.0 grade point average.  Five programs turned in its best semester GPAs in program history, and two more turned in the second-best marks.
 
“I cannot say enough about the work of our student-athletes in the classroom,” said Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez. “To have over 75 student-athletes earn a 4.0 GPA is a testament to their hard work and determination.  I’m proud of our coaches, but more than anyone, I’m proud of our academic support staff, led by Chris Baca, for emphasizing the importance of academics.  Our student-athletes, in conjunction with our academic staff, work very hard on their studies, and this showcases that.”