Grove City
Grove City College
With about 2,221 undergraduates, Grove City is a small private college in Grove City, PA. The school competes in the Presidents' Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 73%, with an average SAT of 1261. The school's six-year graduation rate is 80%.
Lacrosse Programs at Grove City
In women's lacrosse, Grove City is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The team went 16-4 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #365 nationally (Tier 11).
In men's lacrosse, Grove City is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The team went 14-8 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #136 nationally (Tier 7).
Where Grove City Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 14 women's lacrosse commitments to Grove City from 6 states across the classes of 2020–2027. Pennsylvania — the program's home state — supplies the largest share, 6 of 14 commits. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Grove City's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Intrepid, Pgh Premier, Albany Power appear most often among tracked commits.
- Pennsylvania6
- New York4
- Connecticut1
- New Jersey1
- Oklahoma1
- Intrepid2
- Pgh Premier2
- Albany Power1
- Ambition1
- DEWLax1
- North Allegheny2
- Quaker Valley2
- Bethel1
Our data covers 76 men's lacrosse commitments to Grove City from 19 states across the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Pennsylvania (14 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 18% of commits come from Pennsylvania itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Grove City's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: FCA, RESOLUTE, SOCAL BULLS appear most often among tracked commits.
- Pennsylvania14
- North Carolina9
- California8
- Ohio7
- Maryland6
- FCA6
- RESOLUTE3
- SOCAL BULLS3
- TRUE IN3
- WC STARZ3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Grove City
Of 14 tracked Grove City women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 11.
Of 76 tracked Grove City men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 8.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Grove City women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #169 in 2023 to #106 in 2026 in our rating history.
Grove City men's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #54 in 2023 to #49 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Grove City lists tuition at about $20,890 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,221. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Grove City Lacrosse FAQ
Does Grove City have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Grove City fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Does Grove City have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Grove City fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
What states do Grove City lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Grove City came from 19 states, led by PA (14), NC (9), CA (8). About 18% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Grove City recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 10 men's lacrosse commits per class at Grove City. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Grove City?
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 Grove City?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are FCA, RESOLUTE, SOCAL BULLS. 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