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 63 tracked commits from 18 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Ohio (10 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 2% of commits come from West Virginia itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Charleston's Ohio-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: ATL Storm, Major Force, TRUE appear most often among tracked commits.
- Ohio10
- Pennsylvania7
- New York6
- BC5
- Georgia5
- ATL Storm3
- Major Force3
- TRUE3
- Team BC3
- Charlotte Style2
- Other5
- Canfield2
- Center Grove2
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 62 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.
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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 18 states, led by OH (10), PA (7), NY (6). About 2% 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 12 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 ATL Storm, Major Force, TRUE. 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