Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University student-athletes completed another exceptional academic semester, as the 21 Pride athletic programs compiled a department-record 3.59 grade point average for the Spring 2025 semester. It marks the 26th consecutive semester with a combined GPA of 3.00 or higher and the third consecutive semester with a record GPA for the Hofstra athletics department. In addition, all Hofstra athletic programs recorded a 3.30 GPA or higher for the semester, and 14 programs earned team GPAs of at least 3.50 in the Spring.

"This has been another tremendous performance in the classroom by our student-athletes," said Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. "Student-athlete academic success is one of the pillars of Hofstra Athletics, and seeing what they have accomplished in their studies is remarkable."

The men's tennis program led the department with a 3.87 GPA during the spring semester, while women's tennis earned a 3.84 GPA to rank second in the department, and volleyball finished third with a GPA of 3.74.

Additionally, 52 men's and women's student-athletes earned perfect 4.00 GPAs for the Spring 2025 semester, and 210 were named to the Provost's List (4.00 GPA) or Dean's List (3.50+ GPA). Women's soccer led the department with six student-athletes on the Provost's List, and men's lacrosse placed 28 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.

SPRING 2025 SEMESTER NOTES

- 3.59 spring semester grade point average is a new Hofstra athletics record
- All 21 teams finished with a 3.30 or higher GPA
- 14 Hofstra programs finished with a GPA of 3.50 or higher
- 26 consecutive semesters with a combined 3.00 or higher GPA
- 39 student-athletes named to the Provost's List
- 171 student-athletes named to the Dean's List
- 325 student-athletes named to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
- 253 student-athletes named to the Hofstra Athletic Director Scholars Academic Honor Roll