Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University student-athletes completed another exceptional semester academically, with the Pride's 21 athletic programs compiling a department-record 3.57 grade point average. It is the 25th consecutive semester with a combined GPA of 3.00 or higher and the second semester in a row that a record GPA was achieved. In addition, Pride student-athletes have a 3.47 overall grade point average. All 21 Hofstra athletic teams recorded a 3.22 GPA or higher during the fall semester. 

"Another record-setting performance by our student-athletes," said Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. "While we are never surprised by their accomplishments, it is truly remarkable to witness the commitment to their academic pursuits and how they fulfill our mission to build champions in academics. We congratulate each of them on their success!"

Hofstra's men's tennis team led the department with a 3.85 GPA during the fall semester. The women's tennis compiled a 3.77 GPA to rank second in the department, while women's soccer was third with a 3.72 GPA.



A total of 39 men's and women's student-athletes finished the semester with a perfect 4.00 GPA, and 222 were named to the Provost's List (4.00 GPA) or Dean's List (3.50+ GPA). The women's indoor and outdoor track teams placed seven student-athletes on the Provost's List to lead the department, while the men's lacrosse program placed a department-best 26 student-athletes on the Dean's List.

The Fried Center for Student-Athlete Development, located in James C. Metzger Hall, has a dedicated staff offering tailored guidance and a range of support services from pre-enrollment through post-graduation. Fostering success in academics and life, the center provides the Pride Enhancement Program, where student-athletes benefit from an objective-based study hall program and tutorial services designed to promote academic excellence.

FALL 2024 SEMESTER NOTES
-    3.57 fall semester grade point average is a new Hofstra athletics record
-    All 21 Hofstra teams with a 3.22 or higher GPA
-    16 Hofstra teams with a 3.50 or higher GPA
-    25 consecutive semesters with a combined GPA of 3.00 or higher
-    35 student-athletes named to the Provost's List 
-    187 student-athletes named to the Dean's List
-    39 student-athletes with a perfect 4.00 GPA (including graduate students)
-    256 student-athletes selected to the Hofstra Athletic Director Scholars Academic Honor Roll
-    314 student-athletes named to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
 
​