Daemen
Daemen University
With about 1,761 undergraduates, Daemen is a small private college in Amherst, NY. Daemen fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the East Coast Conference at the NCAA Division II level. Acceptance is broad at 76%. The school's six-year graduation rate is 58%.
Where Daemen Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2022–2026, our commitment data tracks 20 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Daemen from 2 states. The pipeline is strongly local: New York leads with 19 commits (95% of the total). In-state recruits make up 95% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Frequent feeder clubs include Empress, FCA, Outlaws.
- New York19
- BC1
- Empress7
- FCA2
- Outlaws2
- 3151
- 3D1
- Lancaster2
- Auburn1
- East Syracuse-Minoa1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Daemen
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Daemen is a Tier 11 player (median of 20 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
A program on the rise among Division II programs — climbing from #80 (2023) to #66 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $33,724 per year before financial aid. 58% of students graduate within six years. About 1,761 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Daemen Lacrosse FAQ
Does Daemen have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Daemen fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the East Coast Conference.
Does Daemen have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Daemen does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Daemen lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Daemen came from 2 states, led by NY (19), BC (1). About 95% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Daemen recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 4 women's lacrosse commits per class at Daemen. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Daemen?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Daemen?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Empress, FCA, Outlaws. 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