Where Wisconsin lands in college football graduation rate since 2016

Wisconsin football boasts an 89% graduation rate since 2016, according to College Football Report.

The Badgers are tied for No. 10 among the 66-team list. As of this season, 68 schools will make up the Power Four this fall.

In addition to Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska, SMU, UCF and West Virginia also hold an 89% college football graduation rate over the past eight years. Clemson, Boston College, Cincinnati, Northwestern and Wake Forest make up the top five — with each school at a 97% graduation rate or higher.

For reference, Big Ten rivals Penn State, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio State also post an 87% or higher. Washington, Iowa, Oregon, Rutgers, USC, Purdue, Maryland and USC are all float at or above 64%.

In April, U.S. news ranked the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the Big Ten’s No. 5 school academically behind only USC, UCLA, Michigan and Northwestern. The publication had UW as the No. 35 overall university in the United States.

What’s more, Forbes’ recent list of ‘Public Ivies’ included Wisconsin. Michigan, Illinois and Maryland also made the cut.

Long story short, UW not only offers its attendees a fantastic athletic scene, but it also prioritizes its academics.

Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire

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Author : Badgers Wire

Publish date : 2024-07-27 11:10:22

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