Mercyhurst
Mercyhurst University
With about 2,217 undergraduates, Mercyhurst is a small private college in Erie, PA. The school competes in the Northeast Conference at the NCAA Division II level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 83%. The school's six-year graduation rate is 59%.
Lacrosse Programs at Mercyhurst
The Mercyhurst women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Northeast Conference. The team went 3-12 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #224, Tier 9.
In men's lacrosse, Mercyhurst is a NCAA Division II program and a member of the Northeast Conference. The team went 2-12 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #103, Tier 6.
Where Mercyhurst Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2027, our commitment data tracks 70 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Mercyhurst from 13 states. New York leads the pipeline with 39 commits. Just 7% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Frequent feeder clubs include Empress, FCA, 315.
- New York39
- Ohio10
- Maryland5
- Pennsylvania5
- Illinois2
- Empress7
- FCA6
- 3154
- Maxim4
- 3D3
- Honeoye Falls-Lima4
- Baldwinsville2
- Cicero-North Syracuse2
Our data covers 122 men's lacrosse commitments to Mercyhurst from 23 states across the classes of 2020–2027. New York leads the pipeline with 57 commits. Just 6% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Frequent feeder clubs include ORANGE CRUSH, HARVEST, FCA.
- New York57
- Ohio11
- Illinois10
- Pennsylvania7
- Colorado5
- ORANGE CRUSH11
- HARVEST9
- FCA7
- 3D UPSTATE6
- ALBANY POWER5
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Mercyhurst
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Mercyhurst is a Tier 9 player (median of 69 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Mercyhurst is a Tier 5 player (median of 122 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 #43 (2023) to #39 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division II programs: #9 (2023) to #15 (2024).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $44,510 per year before financial aid. 59% of students graduate within six years. About 2,217 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Mercyhurst Lacrosse FAQ
Does Mercyhurst have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Mercyhurst fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Northeast Conference.
Does Mercyhurst have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Mercyhurst fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Northeast Conference.
What states do Mercyhurst lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Mercyhurst came from 23 states, led by NY (57), OH (11), IL (10). About 6% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Mercyhurst recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 17 men's lacrosse commits per class at Mercyhurst. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Mercyhurst?
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 Mercyhurst?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are ORANGE CRUSH, HARVEST, FCA. 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