UCCS is ranked 25 among the more than 300 U.S. and Canadian universities that compete in NCAA Division II athletics when athletic and academic standards are combined, according to Chicago-based NCSA Athletic Recruiting.
Among public universities, UCCS ranked seventh in NCAA Division II.
The 10th annual NCSA Collegiate Power Rankings, released Oct. 5, assess academic and athletic standards of all NCAA athletic programs to help prospective student athletes and their families evaluate the particular strengths of the top colleges and universities at NCAA Division I, II and III levels.
“The Power Rankings are an objective tool to empower student athletes to find the right fit in a college or university, not only for its athletics, but academics as well,” said Lisa Strasman, president, NCSA Athletic Recruiting. “Our hope is to educate these student athletes and their parents on the importance of evaluating schools that will provide the education for an enriched, successful career after college, in addition to athletic success.”
The Collegiate Power Rankings from NCSA Athletic Recruiting are calculated for each college and university by averaging student-athlete graduation rates, academic rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report, and the strength of athletic departments as determined by the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. The UCCS combined score of 118 tied with Assumption College, a private college in Worchester, Mass., and ahead of Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference foe Colorado School of Mines. For a complete list the Division II rankings, visit http://www.ncsasports.org/who-is-ncsa/power-rankings-division-2.
“This ranking is a reflection of our coaches and student athlete’s dedication to the true and pervasive collegiate athlete experience,” Steve Kirkham, director, Athletic Department, said. “One where you can achieve a degree while still participating in the sport you love.”
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