RUSTON – Louisiana Tech's student-athletes recorded a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 85 percent, according to the NCAA's Graduation Success Rate data released Wednesday.
 
For the fourth straight year, the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters registered a GSU of at least 80 percent, coming one percentage point shy of tying last year's all-time high of 86 percent.
 
LA Tech student-athletes also registered a 54 percent four-year class average and a single-year Federal Graduation Rate of 45 percent (2018-19).
 
"Academic success of our student-athletes is the anchor as to why we do what we do, and nothing equates to academic success like graduation," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Ryan Ivey.  "Education is something that can never be taken from you, and our continued GSR improvement is a testament to the work and effort of our student-athletes, faculty and staff.  A big thanks to everyone who has helped along the way!"
 
The GSR and federal rate calculations measure graduation in a six-year time frame from initial college enrollment.  The recent numbers released are based off student-athletes who entered Louisiana Tech in 2018.
 
Ten of LA Tech's 12 athletic programs recorded at least an 80 percent GSR led by Bowling and Tennis which each had a perfect 100 score.  Eight programs either tied or exceeded their GSR from the previous year.
 
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