Graduation rates take number of athletes into account, Duke graduated over 90%, and UVA over 70%, the only ACC schools honored. Penn State and BC also graduated over 90%, and Syracuse and Miami over 70%. Duke, UVA, Syracuse, and BC, are 4 of only 6 schools nationally to be recognized 13 or more times since 1987.
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"Eight institutions had a graduation rate of 90 percent or better for their student-athletes, including Boston College. The Eagles are joined nationally by Duke, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Penn State, Rice, Vanderbilt and Western Michigan.
Schools in the 70 percent group are: Ball State, Central Michigan, East Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas State, Miami, Mississippi State, Southern Methodist, Syracuse, Texas Tech, Utah State, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin.
The BIG EAST has had at least one team earn honorable mention recognition every year since the league was formed in 1991. In addition, BC has captured the national award (won by Northwestern this year) three times, with Syracuse earning the honor once. The Eagles and Orangemen are two of only six schools to be recognized 13 or more times (with at least honorable mention status) since the award expanded in 1987. The others are Duke, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt and Virginia."
