LITTLE ROCK – Little Rock's athletic teams were top notch in the classroom during the fall semester, finishing with a combined semester grade point average of 3.20 and a combined cumulative GPA of 3.19.
Among Little Rock's 181 student-athletes, 130 had a GPA of 3.0 or higher (72 percent). Of those 130 student-athletes, 29 had a perfect 4.0 GPA.
"We are extremely proud of the sustained academic success of our student-athletes over the years," said Richard Turner, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Support. "The latest report reflects a 'cultural balance' between academic and athletic endeavors established by our coaches and supported by a dedicated faculty.