Oklahoma State Athletes Hit Record 92% Graduation Rate

Oklahoma State University's student-athletes are crushing it both on the field and in the classroom, with the athletic department matching its record 92% graduation success rate.

The impressive score tracks students who started as freshmen in 2018 and graduated within six years. It marks the third straight year OSU's overall athletic program has scored above 90%, showing this isn't a fluke but a sustained commitment to student success.

Four teams achieved perfect 100% graduation rates: men's golf, women's golf, men's tennis, and women's tennis. The women's golf team has now hit that perfect mark for seven consecutive years, a remarkable streak that shows how deeply academic excellence is woven into the program's culture.

The football team wrote its own success story, setting a program record with an 88% graduation rate. That beats their previous best of 86%, proving that even in high-pressure, high-profile sports, academics can thrive alongside athletics.

Some of the biggest jumps came from men's golf and basketball. The golf team rocketed up 20 points from the previous year, while men's basketball improved by 15 points to reach 86%, its second-best score since tracking began in 1998.

Women's cross country and track athletes graduated at a 97% rate, while softball came in at 96% and soccer at 95%. These aren't just numbers on a page. They represent real students who balanced grueling practice schedules, travel for competitions, and the pressure of performing at an elite level while still earning their degrees.

Why This Inspires

These athletes prove that the old false choice between sports and academics doesn't have to exist. When universities invest in support systems and athletes commit to both parts of their college experience, remarkable things happen. Every one of these graduates walked away with more than trophies and medals. They earned credentials that will serve them long after their playing days end.

These student-athletes are building futures that extend far beyond game day, one degree at a time.