Florida
University of Florida
Florida is a selective public university in Gainesville, FL with a 24% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1397. Florida fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Big 12 at the NCAA Division I level. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 34,102. The school's six-year graduation rate is 92%.
Where Florida Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2027, our commitment data tracks 80 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Florida from 14 states. The largest share arrives from New York (27 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 5% of commits come from Florida itself. Club pipelines matter here: LI Elite, M&D, Heros appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York27
- Maryland17
- Pennsylvania10
- New Jersey5
- Florida4
- LI Elite9
- M&D9
- Heros4
- EagleStix3
- LI Jesters3
- St Pauls SG5
- St Anthonys3
- Agnes Irwin2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Florida
Of 74 tracked Florida women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 1, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Florida women's lacrosse is trending up among Division I programs: from #11 in 2023 to #6 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $6,381 in state and $28,659 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 34,102. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Florida Lacrosse FAQ
Does Florida have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Florida fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big 12.
Does Florida have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Florida does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Florida lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Florida came from 14 states, led by NY (27), MD (17), PA (10). About 5% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Florida recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 11 women's lacrosse commits per class at Florida. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Florida?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Florida?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are LI Elite, M&D, Heros. 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