Akron’s Student-Athletes Shine in Academics
Student-athletes at the University of Akron have shown impressive academic results. In the spring of 2026, they achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.268. This contributes to an overall GPA of 3.235 for the 2025-26 academic year.
The cumulative GPA for all Akron student-athletes stands at 3.314. Remarkably, more than 68% of the athletes maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher. This commitment to academics is highlighted by 137 selections for the Academic All-Mid-American Conference across 14 teams.
The academic achievements don’t stop there. Twenty-three student-athletes received the MAC President’s Award, with 72 and 67 honored on the MAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll and MAC Honor Roll, respectively. This showcases not just effort but dedication to excellence.
Thirteen out of 16 teams scored a semester GPA of 3.00 or above in spring 2026. Women’s swimming and diving excelled with a program-best GPA of 3.676. Other high performers included women’s soccer (3.644) and softball (3.622).
For the entire academic year, 13 teams achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better. Women’s soccer once again led with a 3.679 GPA. Swimming and diving, and softball, also stood out with GPAs of 3.663 and 3.622, respectively.
The overall results are impressive: nearly 72% of Akron’s 415 student-athletes, or 297 individuals, attained a GPA over 3.00 this term. More than 60% achieved a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Throughout the year, over 64% of 476 athletes maintained a GPA of 3.00 or better, with 42% reaching 3.50 or higher.
Forty-seven student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 GPA in spring 2026, with standout contributions from lacrosse (8 students), women’s track and field (7), and men’s soccer (5). In total, 32 athletes maintained a perfect GPA throughout the academic year.
Football led the way with 41 athletes scoring between a 3.0 and 3.99 for spring 2026, followed closely by lacrosse and baseball.
In addition to academics, 78 Zips graduated from the University of Akron after the spring semester, contributing to a total of 94 degrees awarded to student-athletes for the year.
This strong academic performance among student-athletes reflects a growing trend in college sports, where success on the field and in the classroom go hand in hand. As the importance of education in athletics grows, schools like Akron set a great example.
By emphasizing academics, these student-athletes prove that dedication and hard work yield impressive results, both in sports and in life.
