EDMOND, Okla. - Following the completion of the 2024-25 academic season, Oklahoma Christian Athletics held a 3.26 grade point average for its 15 NCAA sports and a 3.23 mark when adding in club sports.

The department's 3.261 mark is its highest since reaching a 3.263 in 2015-16, marking the best overall GPA in nine seasons and its second best of OC's NCAA era.

The dedication of Oklahoma Christian's student-athletes to be successful in the classroom is extremely impressive," Athletics Director David Lynn said. "This is a cooperative effort between our incredible staff and coaches at OC. Associate Athletics Director Teresa DeBoard spends a tremendous amount of her time making sure all of our student-athletes have the necessary support to be successful. A huge thanks to her and our wonderful faculty for all working so well together to help our students achieve such amazing success." 

Oklahoma Christian's men's NCAA programs held a 3.1 GPA - the second highest for the department of this decade - while the women's NCAA teams hit 3.4 - also the second highest of this decade.

Leading the way for the men's programs was cross country with a 3.39 GPA, followed by golf at 3.38. On the women's side, volleyball set the standard with a 3.59 while soccer finished close behind at 3.56.

In total, eight of OC's 15 NCAA programs posted a 3.3 GPA or better, with four of those teams recording either their best or second-best marks of Oklahoma Christian's NCAA era.