Franklin
Franklin University
Franklin is a selective private university in Columbus, OH with a 28% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1392. Franklin fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 5,111. The school's six-year graduation rate is 30%.
Where Franklin Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2025, our commitment data tracks 20 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Franklin from 9 states. The largest share arrives from Massachusetts (4 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 0% of commits come from Ohio itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Franklin's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: CT Grizzlies, 3D NE, BBL appear most often among tracked commits.
- Massachusetts4
- New Jersey4
- Connecticut3
- Indiana2
- Maryland2
- CT Grizzlies2
- 3D NE1
- BBL1
- Check-Hers1
- LI Elite1
- Algonquin1
- Belmont1
- Bridgewater-Raritan1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2025. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Franklin
Of 19 tracked Franklin women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Franklin women's lacrosse has slipped among Division III programs in our rating history, from #243 in 2023 to #256 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Franklin lists tuition at about $9,577 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,111. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Franklin Lacrosse FAQ
Does Franklin have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Franklin fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Franklin have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Franklin does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Franklin lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Franklin came from 9 states, led by MA (4), NJ (4), CT (3). About 0% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Franklin recruit each year?
Across the 2020–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 7 women's lacrosse commits per class at Franklin. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Franklin?
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 Franklin?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are CT Grizzlies, 3D NE, BBL. 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