Ave Maria
Ave Maria University
With about 1,229 undergraduates, Ave Maria is a small private college in Ave Maria, FL. Ave Maria fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes at the NAIA level. Acceptance runs 45%. The school's six-year graduation rate is 55%.
Lacrosse Programs at Ave Maria
Where Ave Maria Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Ave Maria women's lacrosse added 17 tracked commits from 8 states over the classes of 2020–2025. The largest share arrives from Florida (3 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 18% of commits come from Florida itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Ave Maria's Florida-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Black Lax, Coppermine, DEWLax/Lax+ appear most often among tracked commits.
- Florida3
- Maryland3
- Michigan3
- Connecticut2
- New York2
- Black Lax1
- Coppermine1
- DEWLax/Lax+1
- East Coast1
- LaxSmith1
- Bishop Verot1
- Catholic Central1
- Catholic High Baltimore1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2025. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Ave Maria
Of 17 tracked Ave Maria women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 11.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Ave Maria women's lacrosse is trending up among NAIA programs: from #12 in 2023 to #6 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Ave Maria lists tuition at about $28,222 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,229. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Ave Maria Lacrosse FAQ
Does Ave Maria have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Ave Maria fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
Does Ave Maria have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Ave Maria does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Ave Maria lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Ave Maria came from 8 states, led by FL (3), MD (3), MI (3). About 18% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Ave Maria recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 2 women's lacrosse commits per class at Ave Maria. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Ave Maria?
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 Ave Maria?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Black Lax, Coppermine, DEWLax/Lax+. 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