UB Student-Athletes Record Second-Highest GPA in Department History for Spring Semester
5/29/2025 3:30:00 PM | General, Office of Student-Athlete Success
BUFFALO, NY – It was another successful semester in the classroom for UB student-athletes as they posted a 3.317 grade point average for the spring semester. It was the second-highest GPA in department history.
Soccer claimed the top spot for the spring semester with a 3.6528 team grade point average. Men's tennis led all men's teams with a 3.463 GPA. Women's track and field posted their highest grade point average in program history with a 3.485.
Women's track and field also had the most improved semester from the fall, increasing their GPA by 0.066 points, followed by volleyball (+0.013) and soccer (+0.0008).
For the second straight semester, every team had a 3.0 grade point average or better – soccer (3.6528), swimming and diving (3.6527), volleyball (3.634), women's tennis (3.610), women's track and field (3.485), men's tennis (3.463), women's cross country (3.419), men's cross country (3.279), men's basketball (3.268), women's basketball (3.245), softball (3.237), wrestling (3.199), men's track and field (3.166) and football (3.105).
The department had 49 student-athletes with perfect 4.0 GPAs and 185 posted a 3.5 or better. In all, 270 student-athletes (74 percent) reached the 3.0 plateau.
"This academic year marks the best in our department's history, and I couldn't be more proud of our student-athletes for their dedication and achievement," Senior Associate Athletic Director for Championship Resources Aaron Stang said. "Their commitment to excellence in the classroom reflects the championship mindset we strive for across all areas. I'm incredibly grateful to our academic support staff and coaches for the guidance and encouragement they provide every day. Together, we've set a new standard for academic success at UB."
The University at Buffalo is the largest university in the state system of New York. This flagship institution has over 30,000 students, more than 280,000 alumni worldwide and is an AAU member. Ranked 36th among all public universities in the United States, UB professional schools such as Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Business and Engineering are ranked in the top 100. With an aggressive plan, the entire university, including the Department of Athletics has immeasurable potential.
Soccer claimed the top spot for the spring semester with a 3.6528 team grade point average. Men's tennis led all men's teams with a 3.463 GPA. Women's track and field posted their highest grade point average in program history with a 3.485.
Women's track and field also had the most improved semester from the fall, increasing their GPA by 0.066 points, followed by volleyball (+0.013) and soccer (+0.0008).
For the second straight semester, every team had a 3.0 grade point average or better – soccer (3.6528), swimming and diving (3.6527), volleyball (3.634), women's tennis (3.610), women's track and field (3.485), men's tennis (3.463), women's cross country (3.419), men's cross country (3.279), men's basketball (3.268), women's basketball (3.245), softball (3.237), wrestling (3.199), men's track and field (3.166) and football (3.105).
The department had 49 student-athletes with perfect 4.0 GPAs and 185 posted a 3.5 or better. In all, 270 student-athletes (74 percent) reached the 3.0 plateau.
"This academic year marks the best in our department's history, and I couldn't be more proud of our student-athletes for their dedication and achievement," Senior Associate Athletic Director for Championship Resources Aaron Stang said. "Their commitment to excellence in the classroom reflects the championship mindset we strive for across all areas. I'm incredibly grateful to our academic support staff and coaches for the guidance and encouragement they provide every day. Together, we've set a new standard for academic success at UB."
The University at Buffalo is the largest university in the state system of New York. This flagship institution has over 30,000 students, more than 280,000 alumni worldwide and is an AAU member. Ranked 36th among all public universities in the United States, UB professional schools such as Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Business and Engineering are ranked in the top 100. With an aggressive plan, the entire university, including the Department of Athletics has immeasurable potential.
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