CHICAGO (Jan. 6, 2026) – UIC student-athletes continued to excel academically during the Fall 2025 semester, posting a 3.34 cumulative department grade-point average (GPA), one of the highest semester marks in program history. The achievement reflects UIC Athletics' sustained commitment to success in the classroom alongside competitive excellence.
 
With the latest results, UIC Athletics has now recorded a department GPA of 3.00 or better for 23 consecutive semesters. Every one of the Flames' 18 varsity programs met or exceeded the 3.00 benchmark during the fall term.
 
The UIC women's golf program led all Flames teams with a 3.80 GPA, followed closely by the Missouri Valley Conference champion UIC women's soccer team at 3.73. On the men's side, swimming & diving paced UIC programs with a 3.51 GPA. The Fall 2025 semester also featured a program-record GPA for men's basketball (3.26).
 
"Academic excellence is a cornerstone of who we are at UIC and this semester's results are a powerful reflection of that commitment," said Andrea Williams, UIC director of intercollegiate athletics. "Posting a 3.34 department GPA, and collectively exceeding a 3.00 GPA for the 23rd consecutive semester speaks to the discipline, accountability and pride our student-athletes bring to everything they do. I am incredibly proud of their dedication, as well as the coaches, faculty and staff who support them every step of the way."

Of the 292 UIC student-athletes enrolled during the Fall 2025 semester, more than 20 percent (65) earned a perfect 4.00 GPA, while nearly half of all Flames student-athletes (143) were named to the Dean's List with a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Additionally, close to 80 percent (225) of UIC's student-athletes achieved a GPA of 3.00 or better and were recognized as Flames Scholar-Athletes.
 
The GPA announcement adds to an impressive stretch of recent academic accomplishments for UIC Athletics. In November, the department reported a 91% Graduation Success Rate (GSR), marking the sixth consecutive year the Flames have surpassed the 90-percent threshold, with six programs earning perfect NCAA GSR scores. Last spring, UIC also achieved a department-record 994 NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR), highlighted by five programs posting perfect multi-year APR marks.
 
"These results highlight the consistency and care that define our academic support model," said Karen Dixon, UIC associate athletics director for academic services. "Our student-athletes continue to meet high expectations because they are supported by intentional programming, strong relationships and a shared belief that success in the classroom matters. This semester is another clear sign that our holistic approach is producing lasting results."
 
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