WALTHAM, Mass. – Bentley student-athletes continue to be better prepared than most in the NCAA DII landscape, according to the recent NCAA Academic Success Rate.

NCAA Academic Success Rate

Bentley posted a 98% graduation rate for the second consecutive year, which is tied for third out of nearly 300 colleges and universities. Bentley has reached at least a 97% graduation rate for 12 consecutive years. The current NCAA DII graduation rate is 77%.

Athletic departments that achieve a 90% graduation rate or better receive the Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence. Bentley is one of only seven DII programs to receive the award in every year since the award's inception 15 years ago.