University of Delaware student-athletes tallied a 94.5% single-year graduation rate, the NCAA announced. This number highlights a competitive four-year class average of 92%. The 94.5% single-year rate shows a 5% increase over the last two years.

"I'm so proud of our student-athletes for continuing to strive for success in the classroom," said Chrissi Rawak, director of athletics, community and campus recreation. "This is a true testament to our faculty, academic advisors and coaches for continuing to support our student-athletes both in and out of competition."

The Hens' 94.5% single-year rate is 2.6% better than the national division I average, 3% higher than the CAA average, and 4.6% higher than the FCS average. UD also ranks higher than the FBS average of 92%.

The NCAA calculates graduation rates over a six-year period. The most recent reports show data at the entering class of 2017 and investigating whether they graduated within six years of initial enrollment.

The single year student-athlete graduation success rate also considers students who transfer in/out successfully.