The latest NCAA APR numbers are out and Howard University is once again leading the way for HBCU football.
These scores reflect the academic performance and retention of student-athletes over a multi-year period. Programs scoring below a 930 multi-year face penalties, which can include practice reductions, and these penalties are intended to encourage institutions to focus on the academic success of their student-athletes.
Howard University held the best NCAA APR among HBCU football programs once again. The reigning MEAC champions came up with a score of 964. All six MEAC football programs were above the pass mark of 930.
| Sport | School | State | Academic Year | Multi-Year Rate | Penalties | Postseason |
| Football | Delaware State University | DE | 2022-2023 | 946 | ||
| Football | Howard University | DC | 2022-2023 | 964 | ||
| Football | Morgan State University | MD | 2022-2023 | 937 | ||
| Football | Norfolk State University | VA | 2022-2023 | 943 | ||
| Football | North Carolina Central University | NC | 2022-2023 | 951 | ||
| Football | South Carolina State University | SC | 2022-2023 | 942 |
| Sport | School | State | Academic Year | Multi-Year Rate | Penalties | Postseason |
| Football | Alabama A&M University | AL | 2022-2023 | 905 | Level One Penalty – Practice Reduction = Yes | |
| Football | Alabama State University | AL | 2022-2023 | 924 | ||
| Football | Alcorn State University | MS | 2022-2023 | 940 | ||
| Football | Bethune-Cookman University | FL | 2022-2023 | 880 | Level One Penalty – Practice Reduction = Yes | |
| Football | Florida A&M University | FL | 2022-2023 | 906 | ||
| Football | Grambling State University | LA | 2022-2023 | 941 | ||
| Football | Jackson State University | MS | 2022-2023 | 936 | ||
| Football | Mississippi Valley State University | MS | 2022-2023 | 907 | Level One Penalty – Practice Reduction = Yes | |
| Football | Prairie View A&M University | TX | 2022-2023 | 958 | ||
| Football | Southern University, Baton Rouge | LA | 2022-2023 | 934 |
Prairie View A&M was the highest-ranked APR program in the SWAC, with a score of 958.
Hampton University had a 951 NCAA APR score for the football season, tying with North Carolina Central for third best among HBCUs.
| Football | Hampton University | VA | 2022-2023 | 951 | ||
| Football | Tennessee State University | TN | 2022-2023 | 914 | Level One Penalty – Practice Reduction = Yes | |
| Football | North Carolina A&T State University | NC | 2022-2023 | 941 |
There were, however, several HBCUs whose APR was below the 930 threshold. Tennessee State University (914), Mississippi Valley State (907), Alabama A&M (905) and Bethune-Cookman (880), all received a Level One (practice reduction) penalties.