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WVU Release WVU Posts Record-High Graduation Success Rate Score Once Again

WVU Posts Record-High Graduation Success Rate Score Once Again


MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (November 20, 2024) – West Virginia University’s combined varsity athletic teams have a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) score of 94 percent, according to data released today by the NCAA. The most recent Graduation Success Rates are based on the four entering freshmen classes in Division I from 2014 through 2017.

For the second year in a row, WVU is at 94 percent, tying its highest score in the history of the GSR. The score is up four percent from two years ago and eight percent from three years ago.

WVU’s score of 94 percent ties for the third highest in the Big 12 Conference with Baylor and UCF, and one percent behind Iowa State and two percent behind Cincinnati. The Big 12 Conference graduation rates for conference affiliation based on 2023-24 are as follows: Cincinnati (96), Iowa State (95), West Virginia (94), Baylor (94), UCF (94), Kansas State (92), Oklahoma State (91), Kansas (90), Texas (89), Oklahoma (87), TCU (86), Texas Tech (84), Houston (82) and BYU (79).

The Graduation Success Rate was developed by the NCAA as part of its academic reform initiative to more accurately measure the academic success of Division I student-athletes.

The four-year GSR scores (percentage) for WVU’s varsity sports teams (2014 to 2017): baseball 89; men’s basketball 100; football 92; golf 100; men’s soccer 90; men’s swimming & diving 86; wrestling 80; women’s basketball 100; women’s cross country/track 94; rowing 91; gymnastics 100; women’s soccer 100; women’s swimming & diving 100; tennis 100; volleyball 100; and rifle 100.

Coaching Contracts

Given the difficulties we are facing at WVU with contract extensions and buyout provisions, along with a number of other Universities such as Florida and Florida State also in the same situation, is there any thought to changes in contract structure such as pay for performance? With universities facing profit sharing, NIL and buyouts of underperforming coaching staffs it appears most of the risks is with the university who ultimately have to lower costs somehow. Coaches have very little risk when they underperform. Would up and coming or lower-level coaches be willing to enter contracts with incentives or pay for performance? Most coaches seem to require long term guaranteed contracts, but is the day coming where they have to share some of the risks
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WVU Release WVU Posts Record-High Graduation Success Rate Score Once Again

WVU Posts Record-High Graduation Success Rate Score Once Again


MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (November 20, 2024) – West Virginia University’s combined varsity athletic teams have a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) score of 94 percent, according to data released today by the NCAA. The most recent Graduation Success Rates are based on the four entering freshmen classes in Division I from 2014 through 2017.

For the second year in a row, WVU is at 94 percent, tying its highest score in the history of the GSR. The score is up four percent from two years ago and eight percent from three years ago.

WVU’s score of 94 percent ties for the third highest in the Big 12 Conference with Baylor and UCF, and one percent behind Iowa State and two percent behind Cincinnati. The Big 12 Conference graduation rates for conference affiliation based on 2023-24 are as follows: Cincinnati (96), Iowa State (95), West Virginia (94), Baylor (94), UCF (94), Kansas State (92), Oklahoma State (91), Kansas (90), Texas (89), Oklahoma (87), TCU (86), Texas Tech (84), Houston (82) and BYU (79).

The Graduation Success Rate was developed by the NCAA as part of its academic reform initiative to more accurately measure the academic success of Division I student-athletes.

The four-year GSR scores (percentage) for WVU’s varsity sports teams (2014 to 2017): baseball 89; men’s basketball 100; football 92; golf 100; men’s soccer 90; men’s swimming & diving 86; wrestling 80; women’s basketball 100; women’s cross country/track 94; rowing 91; gymnastics 100; women’s soccer 100; women’s swimming & diving 100; tennis 100; volleyball 100; and rifle 100.

Follow Up on Mark Cuneo

I wanted to send a follow up on Mark Cuneo, former Offensive lineman at WVU and board member (Big Faulker). Mark suffered from a rare lung disease that resulted in his need for a lung transplant to survive. A few days ago he received a single lung and the transplant took place at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mark has been through unbelievably difficult times over the last few months. He is a viscous fighter. He is not out of the woods but he has a chance at survival now. His wife Karen, his three daughters and all of his family and friends have struggled through this unreal journey with him. I want to thank everyone for all of the prayers. There is no doubt they helped him get to where he is today. As you might imagine six weeks in the Hospital and the Lung transplant as well as future medical follow up can be unbelievably expensive with costs that are not covered by insurance. Mark's family has set up an account for him, where those who would like, can donate. Do not feel obligated but if you feel the need attached is a link. Please keep the prayers coming. They are most important. Thanks for all you do. https://helphopelive.org/campaign/24831/#profile-overlay
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