Duquesne
Duquesne University
Duquesne, in Pittsburgh, PA, competes in the Atlantic 10 at the NCAA Division I level. Duquesne fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is broad at 79%, with an average SAT of 1257. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 5,216. The school's six-year graduation rate is 76%.
Where Duquesne Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Duquesne women's lacrosse added 39 tracked commits from 10 states over the classes of 2023–2027. Pennsylvania leads the pipeline with 13 commits. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (2,711), which makes Duquesne's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include NXT, True Pennsylvania, Jersey Shore.
- Pennsylvania13
- New Jersey9
- New York5
- Maryland4
- Florida2
- NXT4
- True Pennsylvania4
- Jersey Shore3
- SJ Select3
- M&D Maryland / DC2
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 Duquesne
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Duquesne is a Tier 8 player (median of 39 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: #108 (2023) to #120 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $47,146 per year before financial aid. 76% of students graduate within six years. About 5,216 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Duquesne Lacrosse FAQ
Does Duquesne have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Duquesne fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Atlantic 10.
Does Duquesne have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Duquesne does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Duquesne lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Duquesne came from 10 states, led by PA (13), NJ (9), NY (5). About 33% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Duquesne recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 8 women's lacrosse commits per class at Duquesne. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Duquesne?
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 Duquesne?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are NXT, True Pennsylvania, Jersey Shore. 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