Athletics Engagement and Academic Report: Spring 2023

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine— At the conclusion of the semester, Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Associate Dean of Athletics and Alumni Affairs Matt Richards published the findings of the semi-annual Spring 2023 Athletics Engagement and Academic Report. The report shows student-athlete GPAs and retention rates based on United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) normal progress rules for athletic participation eligibility—a higher threshold than those standards of the College.

Spring 2023

• Total student-athletes: 121 (27% increase from spring 2022)
• Overall student-athlete GPA: 2.89 (.11 points better than fall 2022; .06 points better than spring 2022)
• Spring 2023-Fall 2023 USCAA retention rate: 90% (3% increase from spring 2022-fall 2022)
• Student-athletes earning a 3.0 GPA or better: 61 (50% of total student-athletes)
• USCAA Academic All-Americans: 21 (3.5 GPA or better, totaling 24 or more credit hours)
• Best team GPA: women’s volleyball (3.17)
• Best team retention rate: men’s basketball (100%)

In strategic review of the data Richards stated, “We take great pride in our student-athletes’ efforts in the classroom as well as on the playing surface. This year’s Seawolves continue to be a shining light when balancing athletics and academics. The support of coaches and the new initiative of our Academic Success Center have put our student-athletes in the best possible position to succeed!”

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