FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University student-athletes achieved one of the highest graduation rates in the nation as the NCAA announced its annual Graduation Success Rates (GSR). The Stags achieved a 96 percent graduation success rate for a 4 year cohort of student-athletes entering between 2009-12.
 
Fairfield was one of 37 Division I schools to have a 96 percent GSR or higher among freshmen who attended school from 2009-12, and owned the second highest GSR in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference behind Manhattan College's GSR of 98.
 
"This exceptional GSR score is reflective of a University wide commitment to the holistic educational experience of our student-athletes and their commitment to academic excellence," Director of Athletics Paul Schlickmann said. "We are proud to hold a place among the nation's Division I elite in this category.  Credit the caliber of our student-athletes and the dedicated efforts of our coaches and staff for these exceptional outcomes."
 
Eleven sports at Fairfield University achieved a 100 percent graduation rate based on the current information, namely men's golf, men's swimming, men's tennis, women's cross country, women's rowing, field hockey, women's golf, women's lacrosse, softball, women's tennis, and volleyball
 
The NCAA began compiling data with the entering freshman class of 1995 and developed the GSR in order to more accurately assess the academic success of student-athletes. The GSR includes transfer students and student-athletes who leave in good academic standing. The GSR measures graduation over six years from initial college enrollment.