CHICAGO, Ill. (November 24, 2025) — Chicago State University Athletics proudly announces the results of the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report for the 2015–2018 cohort. The report showcases the academic excellence of Cougar student-athletes and underscores the department's commitment to success in the classroom as well as in competition.
Perfect Scores: Teams Achieving 100% GSR
Chicago State celebrates four programs that achieved a flawless
100 percent Graduation Success Rate:
- Men's Soccer
- Men's Golf
- Men's Tennis
- Women's Volleyball
These perfect scores highlight the dedication of student-athletes, coaches, and academic support staff in ensuring academic success across multiple programs.
Programs Showing Significant Improvement
Several Cougar teams demonstrated notable growth compared to the previous cohort (2013–2016):
- Men's Basketball: Increased from 53% to 59%
- Men's Track & Field/Cross Country: Increased from 54% to 60%
- Men's Golf: Increased from 89% to 100%
- Women's Golf: Increased from 75% to 83%
- Women's Tennis: Increased from 80% to 88%
- Women's Volleyball: Increased from 80% to 100%
These improvements reflect the department's enhanced academic support initiatives and the commitment of student-athletes to excel both on and off the field.
"We are thrilled to celebrate these outstanding academic achievements," said
Whitley Bradley-Associate AD for Student Athlete Success. "Our student-athletes continue to raise the bar, proving that success at Chicago State means excelling in the classroom as much as in competition."
Overall Results
- Overall increase from 73% (2013-2016) to 79%
The NCAA Graduation Success Rate measures the percentage of student-athletes who earn a degree within six years of entering college. Unlike federal graduation rates, the GSR accounts for transfer students and those who leave in good academic standing, offering a more accurate reflection of student-athlete success.
Chicago State Athletics remains committed to building champions in competition, in the classroom, and in the community.
