Bulldogs Set New Academic Standard With Historic Spring Semester
June 12, 2025 | Athletics, Athletic Academics
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State student-athletes delivered another milestone in the classroom this spring, setting a school-record 3.37 departmental GPA for the Spring 2025 semester. It marks the second straight term the Bulldogs have set a new academic high and the 16th consecutive semester with a GPA above 3.0.
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"This is a proud moment for our entire department," Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said. "Our student-athletes continue to set the standard in the classroom. Achieving a school-record GPA for the second straight semester reflects their work ethic, the dedication of our academic staff and the support of our coaches and campus partners. Our student-athletes understand the level of expectations that we have here at Mississippi State, and that starts with the pursuit of excellence in everything we do."
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A total of 282 student-athletes earned Bulldog Honor Roll recognition with a 3.0 GPA or better. Among them were 105 President's Scholars (3.80+ GPA), 55 Dean's Scholars (3.50-3.79 GPA), and 74 "Top Dawgs" who achieved a perfect 4.0.
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Eleven of Mississippi State's 13 sport programs posted team GPAs above 3.0, with men's tennis and volleyball leading the way at 3.70. Several programs reached new academic heights:
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Since Fall 2015, Mississippi State has posted a 3.0 GPA or better in 17 of the past 20 semesters.
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In addition to those honors, 62 student-athletes graduated this spring with 51 earning bachelor's degrees and 11 completing master's programs.
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"This is a proud moment for our entire department," Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said. "Our student-athletes continue to set the standard in the classroom. Achieving a school-record GPA for the second straight semester reflects their work ethic, the dedication of our academic staff and the support of our coaches and campus partners. Our student-athletes understand the level of expectations that we have here at Mississippi State, and that starts with the pursuit of excellence in everything we do."
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A total of 282 student-athletes earned Bulldog Honor Roll recognition with a 3.0 GPA or better. Among them were 105 President's Scholars (3.80+ GPA), 55 Dean's Scholars (3.50-3.79 GPA), and 74 "Top Dawgs" who achieved a perfect 4.0.
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Eleven of Mississippi State's 13 sport programs posted team GPAs above 3.0, with men's tennis and volleyball leading the way at 3.70. Several programs reached new academic heights:
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- Football recorded a 3.20 GPA, setting a program record for the third straight semester. Each of those terms under head coach Jeff Lebby has resulted in a new team-best, all topping the 3.0 mark.
- Men's track turned in a record 3.44.
- Volleyball matched the department high at 3.70, their best ever.
- Softball tied a program record with a 3.54.
- Baseball posted its best spring GPA at 3.35.
- Men's golf also notched a spring record with a 3.62.
Since Fall 2015, Mississippi State has posted a 3.0 GPA or better in 17 of the past 20 semesters.
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In addition to those honors, 62 student-athletes graduated this spring with 51 earning bachelor's degrees and 11 completing master's programs.
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