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Delaware Student-Athletes Post Best Semester GPA Ever
6/8/2026 12:00:00 PM | Baseball, Field Hockey, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming & Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Women's Lacrosse, Rowing, Delaware Athletics, SAAC, Track & Field, Cheer, Dance, Ice Hockey
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware student-athletes posted their best semester grade point average (GPA) ever during the spring 2026 term with a 3.405, the department announced Monday. The term GPA puts the 2025-26 department-wide mark at 3.365 which solidifies the 12th-consecutive year and 25th-straight semester above a 3.000 for the Fightin' Blue Hens.
"I could not be more proUD of our student-athletes for their commitment to their academics," Director of Athletics & Campus Recreation Jordan Skolnick said. "The dedication to the classroom in addition to excellence in competition is a testament to their development as champions in all that they do. Thanks to our coaches, staff, and faculty for their incredible support."
Overall, 21 programs achieved at least a 3.000 GPA this spring and for the 2025-26 academic year, along with the spirit program. Women's golf (3.835) and men's golf (3.712) led their respective genders with the top marks for not only for the spring term, but for the 2025-26 year as the women posted a department-high 3.820 and the men a 3.668.
Of the 21 programs to achieve at least a 3.000, a total of 11 posted at least a 3.500 this spring and nine for the entire year.
In total, 278 student-athletes landed on the dean's list, accounting for 46-percent of the total student-athlete population. This is highlighted by 73 student-athletes with a perfect 4.0 during the spring.
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"I could not be more proUD of our student-athletes for their commitment to their academics," Director of Athletics & Campus Recreation Jordan Skolnick said. "The dedication to the classroom in addition to excellence in competition is a testament to their development as champions in all that they do. Thanks to our coaches, staff, and faculty for their incredible support."
Overall, 21 programs achieved at least a 3.000 GPA this spring and for the 2025-26 academic year, along with the spirit program. Women's golf (3.835) and men's golf (3.712) led their respective genders with the top marks for not only for the spring term, but for the 2025-26 year as the women posted a department-high 3.820 and the men a 3.668.
Of the 21 programs to achieve at least a 3.000, a total of 11 posted at least a 3.500 this spring and nine for the entire year.
In total, 278 student-athletes landed on the dean's list, accounting for 46-percent of the total student-athlete population. This is highlighted by 73 student-athletes with a perfect 4.0 during the spring.
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