American
American University
American, in Washington, DC, competes in the Patriot League at the NCAA Division I level. American fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is selective at 47%, with an average SAT of 1392. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 7,593. The school's six-year graduation rate is 78%.
Where American Lacrosse Recruits Come From
American women's lacrosse added 66 tracked commits from 16 states over the classes of 2020–2027. Maryland leads the pipeline with 11 commits. Just 0% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes American's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Xtreme, Bay State Bullets, Check-Hers.
- Maryland11
- New York11
- Pennsylvania11
- New Jersey8
- Massachusetts4
- Xtreme3
- Bay State Bullets2
- Check-Hers2
- GRIT2
- M&D2
- Maryvale Prep4
- Garden City3
- St Anthonys2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at American
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at American is a Tier 6 player (median of 65 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
The rating trend points down among Division I programs: #81 (2023) to #89 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $56,543 per year before financial aid. 78% of students graduate within six years. About 7,593 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
American Lacrosse FAQ
Does American have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — American fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Patriot League.
Does American have a men's lacrosse program?
No. American does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do American lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to American came from 16 states, led by MD (11), NY (11), PA (11). About 0% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does American recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 women's lacrosse commits per class at American. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at American?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to American?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Xtreme, Bay State Bullets, Check-Hers. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-08-27 · methodology