KENT, Ohio –– Kent State Athletics achieved its highest-ever Academic Progress Rate (APR), setting a new department record with a single-year APR of 994 for the 2023-24 academic year. This remarkable achievement qualifies the department for the NCAA's Academic Unit Fund.
"Achieving a department record 994 single-year APR score is an exceptional accomplishment," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond. "In that calculation, having 11 of our 19 programs earn a perfect score shows a commitment to academic excellence and is a testament to our well rounded student-athletes, dedicated academic staff, and hardworking coaches.