KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Seven Western Michigan athletic teams posted perfect Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores, according to data released by the NCAA on Tuesday afternoon.

Baseball, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, and Women's Tennis all scored perfect 1000's. The Men's Tennis team topped the Mid-American Conference, while the other six teams tied for first in their respective sports.

"Having seven programs register perfect scores is a testament to the work done year-round by our Academic Services staff and the dedication of the student-athletes in the classroom," said Lorne Robertson, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Academics, and Compliance. "We have a tremendous staff who believe in the holistic development of our student-athletes and dedicate the time and resources necessary for our student-athletes to have academic success."

 The softball, volleyball, men's soccer, and women's soccer programs were nearly perfect, with softball and men's soccer posting 994, volleyball with 995, and women's soccer with 996.

Overall, 11 programs outpaced the national average in their sport.

The Academic Progress Rate (APR) is an annual scorecard that measures the academic achievement of all NCAA Division I sports teams. It tracks student-athlete eligibility, retention, and graduation, offering a comprehensive look at each team's academic performance. Each semester, scholarship student-athletes can earn up to two points—one for staying academically eligible and one for staying in school or graduating. A team's APR is calculated each academic year, much like a report card. The APR marks are a four-year composite, covering the 2020-21 through 2023-24 academic years.