Charleston
University of Charleston
Charleston is a small private college in Charleston, WV, with about 2,083 undergraduates. Charleston fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Mountain East Conference at the NCAA Division II level. Acceptance is broad at 65%, with an average SAT of 1059. The school's six-year graduation rate is 46%.
Where Charleston Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Charleston women's lacrosse added 56 tracked commits from 19 states over the classes of 2023–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (7 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 0% of commits come from West Virginia itself. Club pipelines matter here: Major Force / YJ Yellow Jackets Midwest, Team British Columbia, Atlanta Storm appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York7
- Ohio7
- Pennsylvania7
- BC5
- North Carolina5
- Major Force / YJ Yellow Jackets Midwest5
- Team British Columbia4
- Atlanta Storm2
- Charlotte Style2
- True Pennsylvania2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Charleston
Of 56 tracked Charleston 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 ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Charleston women's lacrosse is trending up among Division II programs: from #83 in 2023 to #60 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Charleston lists tuition at about $32,842 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,083. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Charleston Lacrosse FAQ
Does Charleston have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Charleston fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Mountain East Conference.
Does Charleston have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Charleston does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Charleston lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Charleston came from 19 states, led by NY (7), OH (7), PA (7). About 0% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Charleston recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 13 women's lacrosse commits per class at Charleston. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Charleston?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Charleston?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Major Force / YJ Yellow Jackets Midwest, Team British Columbia, Atlanta Storm. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-10-11 · methodology