Interesting…
I’d like to see the same statistics on whether the wealthier NIL recipients are also graduating. And something I’m not sure can be measured… but are they getting the UNC treatment where they don’t really have to go to class?
The other thing that perplexes me is how some of these “student athletes” in football and basketball are going to 4 universities in 5 years and somehow getting a realistic education.
Not sure much has changed in the haves versus have nots in terms of athletes going to class and receiving a degree, but my gut sees it slipping away more.
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Around 90% of Division I college football players graduate, according to
-- Stech
Jan 18, 2026 at 01:26 PM ET
Stech
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01/18/26 01:26 PM ET
This doesn't sound right.**
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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01/19/26 10:10 AM ET
It’s what came up when I Googled it, got something showing something
-- Stech
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET
Stech
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01/19/26 10:45 AM ET
I'm not trying to argue with you? I just said it didn't sound right.**
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Jan 19, 2026 at 11:58 AM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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01/19/26 11:58 AM ET
I'd guess that a high % get the UNC 250 word essay degree **
-- anotherdamnyankeehokie
Jan 19, 2026 at 07:48 AM ET
anotherdamnyankeehokie
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01/19/26 07:48 AM ET
I am concerned about the multiple transfer students and their rate
-- Stech
Jan 18, 2026 at 06:36 PM ET
Stech
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01/18/26 06:36 PM ET
Wonder what percentage is “unaided”?**
-- VT ChemE 1986
Jan 18, 2026 at 02:32 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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01/18/26 02:32 PM ET
Many get help, but many come from families that didn't go to college and
-- Stech
Jan 18, 2026 at 06:44 PM ET
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01/18/26 06:44 PM ET