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Ferris, Eric, Mark Finster, and David McDonald. "Academic Fit of Student-Athletes: An Analysis of NCAA Division I-A Graduation Rates." Research in Higher Education 45.6 (2004), 555-575. Ohio Link. Web. 19 Nov 2010. A study was conducted using the graduation rates of college student athletes in order to determine their legitimacy. Researchers concluded that graduation rates alone cannot account for the lower rates among athletes. They say that there are numerous factors that affect this, including admissions standards and wealth of the institution. The study also discusses the relationship between admissions and educational attainment. The study concludes with hopefully providing a model that promotes both academic and athletic excellence.

The NCAA posted graduation rates that show that their athletes are graduating at record rates this year.

Price, Joshua A. "The Effects of Higher Admission Standards on NCAA Student-Athletes: An Analysis of Proposition 16." Journal of Sports Economics 11.4 (2010), 363-382. Ohio Link. Web. 19 Nov. 2010 This was a study done to determine the effect an increase in minimum admission standards would have on student-athletes. This was done for a few reasons, but primarily to increase the graduation rates of athletes. It also shows that because of the increase in admission standards, more athletes began transferring from division two schools. The proposition required a higher GPA and standardized test scores from high school athletes in order to play college athletics. The graduation rates, beginning at 52%, increased annually for many years.

The latest NCAA graduation success rate report shows UD in the top 10 nationally with Notre Dame, Duke and Northwestern, among others.\n

Suggs, Welch. "New Grades on Academic Progress Show Widespread Failings Among Teams." Chronicle of Higher Education 51.27 (2005): A40-A42. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 19 Nov. 2010 This article focuses on the NCAA progress rates over a period of years. It was clear that the progress of basketball and football players were relatively low. Also, the impact of the standards of college sports is discussed. Almost half of top level college football and basketball players are not expected to graduate. This staggering statistic raises many questions about the treatment of college athletes.