CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel's cadet student-athletes recorded a combined department grade-point average (GPA) of 3.142 for the Fall 2019 semester as 11 of The Citadel's 13 athletics programs recorded a team GPA of 3.0 or higher.
In comparison, the entire South Carolina Corps of Cadets' GPA for the semester was 3.063.
"We are very proud of our cadet student-athletes and their great accomplishments in the classroom last semester," said Director of Athletics
Mike Capaccio. "This is a direct reflection of the dedication and drive our cadet student-athletes have shown to be successful both on and off the field of play. With the fantastic faculty we have at The Citadel, our cadet student-athletes are getting a great education."
The women's golf team posted the department's highest GPA with a 3.651, including a pair of 4.0's, while the men's tennis program was the highest men's team with a 3.452, including three 4.0's.
In total, 97 cadet-student-athletes earned Dean's List recognition, 83 earned Gold Stars (3.7 GPA or higher), and 44 finished the Fall 2019 semester with a 4.0.
The football (14), tennis (10), baseball (9) and soccer (9) teams led the way with at least nine Gold Star athletes. The football program placed a program-best 25 cadet student-athletes on the Dean's List followed by nine from baseball and seven from soccer. Football led the way with eight 4.0 GPAs, while baseball and soccer each had six perfect 4.0 GPAs.
A complete list of cadet student-athletes who earned each level of academic honor can be found linked below.
Dean's List (3.2 GPA or higher) (PDF)
Gold Stars (3.7 GPA or higher) (PDF)
4.0 Cadet Student-Athletes (PDF)
| GPAs by Program |
|
| Overall Department GPA |
3.142 |
| Women's Golf |
3.651 |
| Women's Soccer |
3.476 |
| Men's Tennis |
3.452 |
| Mixed Rifle |
3.352 |
| Men's Basketball |
3.345 |
| Baseball |
3.2264 |
| Men's Cross Country |
3.2263 |
| Volleyball |
3.130 |
| Wrestling |
3.107 |
| Men's Track & Field |
3.099 |
| Women's Cross Country |
3.048 |
| Football |
2.965 |
| Women's Track & Field |
2.942 |
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