Washington State University Athletics
Photo by: Robert Hubner/WSU Photo Services
Cougars Shine as NCAA Releases APR Data for 2023-24
May 06, 2025 | WSU Athletics, Academic Services
INDIANAPOLIS (May 6, 2025) -Â The NCAA released its 2023-24 Academic Progress Rate (APR) and four of Washington State University's intercollegiate athletic programs, men's cross country, men's and women's golf, and volleyball posted perfect multi-year scores, while 11 programs recorded perfect single-year APR scores, it was announced Tuesday.
Â
Both the multi-year and single-year perfect scores are program-bests for Washington State.
Â
"Our student-athletes never cease to amaze," said WSU Director of Athletics Anne McCoy. "To continue raising the bar academically in an ever-changing collegiate landscape is a testament to their academic commitment."
Â
The APR is an annual assessment of each team's academic and retention history. The APR holds institutions accountable for the academic progress of their student-athletes through a team-based metric that accounts for the eligibility and retention of each student-athlete for each academic term. The APR score is based on the most recent four years of data (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24). Every year thereafter, the most current year's data will be added, and the oldest year of data will be removed, creating a four-year rolling rate.
Â
For the 2023-24 academic year, men's cross country, men's and women's golf and volleyball each recorded a multiyear (4-year) APR score of 1,000. The 11 programs to post perfect single-year scores of 1,000, in addition to men's cross country, volleyball and men's and women's golf, include basketball and track and field on the men's side and basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming and tennis for the women.
Â
The WSU football team recorded a four-year average score of 964, an improvement from last's years score of 960.
Â
Additional four-year APR scores among the men's sports include basketball (984), track & field (983) and baseball (954).
Â
On the women's side, the highest four-year APR score behind golf were cross country (993), swimming (989), basketball (986), tennis (983), soccer (981), track & field (979) and rowing (974).
Â
In all, eight programs improved their four-year APR scores from the previous year, while four recorded the same score. For single-year scores, six programs showed an increase from the previous year while seven programs posted the same score year-over-year.
Â
Â
Both the multi-year and single-year perfect scores are program-bests for Washington State.
Â
"Our student-athletes never cease to amaze," said WSU Director of Athletics Anne McCoy. "To continue raising the bar academically in an ever-changing collegiate landscape is a testament to their academic commitment."
Â
The APR is an annual assessment of each team's academic and retention history. The APR holds institutions accountable for the academic progress of their student-athletes through a team-based metric that accounts for the eligibility and retention of each student-athlete for each academic term. The APR score is based on the most recent four years of data (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24). Every year thereafter, the most current year's data will be added, and the oldest year of data will be removed, creating a four-year rolling rate.
Â
For the 2023-24 academic year, men's cross country, men's and women's golf and volleyball each recorded a multiyear (4-year) APR score of 1,000. The 11 programs to post perfect single-year scores of 1,000, in addition to men's cross country, volleyball and men's and women's golf, include basketball and track and field on the men's side and basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming and tennis for the women.
Â
The WSU football team recorded a four-year average score of 964, an improvement from last's years score of 960.
Â
Additional four-year APR scores among the men's sports include basketball (984), track & field (983) and baseball (954).
Â
On the women's side, the highest four-year APR score behind golf were cross country (993), swimming (989), basketball (986), tennis (983), soccer (981), track & field (979) and rowing (974).
Â
In all, eight programs improved their four-year APR scores from the previous year, while four recorded the same score. For single-year scores, six programs showed an increase from the previous year while seven programs posted the same score year-over-year.
Â
BECU Inside WSU Athletics with Jon Haarlow | Episode 18 | Guest: President Elizabeth Cantwell
Wednesday, March 18
This Week in Cougar Baseball: The Boys are Back in Town | 3/17/26
Tuesday, March 17
WSU Baseball: "Attack the Strike Zone" | Nathan Choate San Diego State Postgame | 3/15/26
Monday, March 16
WSU Baseball: "Big Time Performance" | Nathan Choate/Nick Lewis San Diego State Postgame | 3/14/26
Sunday, March 15
