APR stands for Academic Progress Rate; what does it measure?

• A. Academic Progress Rate; it measures something unrelated.
• B. Academic Progress Ratio; it measures test scores.
• C. Athletic Performance Rating; it measures sports stats.
• D. Academic Progress Rate; it measures the academic eligibility and graduation progress of a team’s athletes over a rolling window.

Answer: (D)

APR measures the academic progress of a team’s student-athletes by tracking whether they remain eligible to compete and stay enrolled toward graduation, evaluated over a rolling four-year window. It’s not about test scores or athletic performance; it focuses on academic eligibility and retention toward degree, with penalties if the rate falls below required thresholds.