The BIG EAST Conference has recognized DePaul women’s basketball and men’s soccer with its 2025-26 Team Academic Excellence Awards for their outstanding academic performance. DePaul is one of five schools to earn multiple awards this year. Women’s basketball achieved a GPA of 3.528, tying with Villanova, while men’s soccer posted a GPA of 3.759, marking nine consecutive years above 3.65. These awards highlight the academic achievements of student-athletes across the conference. Both teams have now earned 11 awards since 2007-08.

By the Numbers
  • Women's basketball GPA: 3.528
  • Men's soccer GPA: 3.759
  • Nine consecutive years above 3.65 for men's soccer
State of Play
  • DePaul is among five institutions that received multiple academic awards.
  • The awards underscore the commitment to academic excellence among BIG EAST teams.
  • DePaul Athletics aims to enhance its national presence and enrollment through excellence in sports and academics.
What's Next

DePaul Athletics plans to leverage these achievements to bolster its reputation and attract future student-athletes, while focusing on maintaining academic standards in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

The recognition of DePaul’s athletic programs for their academic excellence underlines the university’s dual commitment to sports and scholarship, enhancing both its image and recruitment efforts in the future.