Holy Cross student-athletes achieved a 3.36 GPA during the Fall 2023 semester, marking the 27th consecutive semester with a GPA above 3.1. The Dean's List in Fall 2023 will be celebrated at the men's basketball game vs. Bucknell, where 294 student-athletes will be recognized at halftime, along with those who achieved a 4.0 GPA. 544 student-athletes attained a GPA of 3.0 or higher, with 316 achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and 39 achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. The women's tennis team had the highest GPA of 3.71. Holy Cross' athletic teams tied for sixth in the nation with an overall graduation rate of 98 percent, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report released by the NCAA, marking the 17th consecutive year of at least a 97 percent rate.

By the Numbers
  • 27th consecutive semester with GPA above 3.1
  • 544 student-athletes achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • 316 student-athletes attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • 39 student-athletes recorded a perfect 4.0 semester GPA
  • 98% overall graduation rate, ranking sixth in the nation
State of Play
  • 294 student-athletes to be recognized at the men's basketball game vs. Bucknell
  • 25 Holy Cross teams had a GPA higher than 3.0
  • 11 programs achieved a GPA above 3.5
Bottom Line

Holy Cross student-athletes achieved a 3.36 GPA, continuing a trend of academic success, with numerous student-athletes excelling with GPAs of 3.5 and 4.0. The institution also demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence, reflected in an outstanding overall graduation rate of 98%.