Eastern Washington University Athletics

Eastern Washington Athletics takes great pride in the achievements of student-athletes not only on the field, court or track, but in the classroom.

“Our Eagle student-athletes continue to display incredible dedication in the classroom,” said Director of Athletics Tim Collins in January 2024. “They consistently show what it means to be an Eag and we are proud of their achievements.

“(Our academic excellence) is also a reflection of the commitment our coaches and staff have in supporting our student-athletes’ holistic development. In this case, coaches and staff take initiative and embrace the responsibility in supporting student-athlete academic success. These efforts are beyond their duties as recruiters and tacticians to their specific sport.”

The Streak: Consistent, Sustained Success

Eastern Washington Athletics has achieved an average departmental grade point average (GPA) of over 3.0 for every single quarter since Fall of 2007. This amounts to 55-straight quarters as of Fall 2025, earning the internal nickname, “The Streak.”

“I’m incredibly proud of our Eagle student-athletes for maintaining a 3.0 GPA for the 55th consecutive quarter. Their strong performance during the fall quarter reflects the high academic standards embraced across our athletic department,” said Director of Athletics Tim Collins,  " As intercollegiate athletics continues to evolve, this achievement underscores the dedication of our coaches and staff to supporting the academic success and holistic development of our student-athletes.”

During the winter quarter, 318 Eagle student-athletes posted a department average GPA of 3.5, with 53 student-athletes earning a 4.0 GPA. Each of EWU's 12 Division I programs maintained a GPA above 3.0 in the fall. 

Resources: “The Streak” Release (January 2026)

18 consecutive years with an average department GPA of 3.0 or higher

Graduation Success Rate

EWU student-athletes also consistently outperform their peers in Graduation Success Rate (GSR), measuring the percentage of students who complete their degree within six years of entry into college.

The most recent report from the NCAA indicates that EWU student-athletes graduate at a rate of 91 percent, 22 points higher than the Federal Graduation Rate of 69 percent.

Six Eastern programs achieved 100 percent ratings in the December 2023 report: men's tennis, women's basketball, women's golf, women's soccer, women's tennis and women's volleyball.

Resources: NCAA.org GSR Report — NCAA.org GSR Trends

91% graduation success rate

Academic Progress Rate

Eastern Washington athletics continues to maintain good standing with the NCAA as all 12 of the its Division I programs carried an Academic Progress Rate (APR) multiyear score above 930 for 2023-24. 

Men's and women's tennis continue to lead the academic success for Eastern, each posting a 1,000 multiyear score  for ‘23-'24. 

Since 2004-25, Eastern's programs have earned 42 perfect multiyear scores. Leading the way is the women's tennis program, which has earned a perfect score in 10 years, including seven consecutive 2016-17.

The APR holds institutions accountable for the academic progress of their student-athletes through a team-based metric that accounts for the eligibility and retention of each student-athlete for each academic term. This measures not only grades but also eligibility for competition and retention to the school.

Resources: APR Release (May 2025)

42 perfect APR scores