Penn State
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
With roughly 41,862 undergraduates, Penn State is a large public university in University Park, PA. The school competes in the Big Ten at the NCAA Division I level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is selective at 54%, with an average SAT of 1316. The school's six-year graduation rate is 86%.
Lacrosse Programs at Penn State
Penn State plays women's lacrosse in the Big Ten, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 12-7 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #22 nationally (Tier 2).
Penn State plays men's lacrosse in the Big Ten, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 10-5 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #7 nationally (Tier 2).
Where Penn State Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Penn State women's lacrosse added 53 tracked commits from 15 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Pennsylvania (14 commits). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Penn State's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Big 4 HHH, STEPS, Aces appear most often among tracked commits.
- Pennsylvania14
- New York9
- Maryland4
- New Jersey4
- Florida3
- Big 4 HHH4
- STEPS3
- Aces2
- Charlotte Style2
- EagleStix2
- American Heritage Delray2
- Conestoga2
- Lincoln-Sudbury2
Penn State men's lacrosse added 121 tracked commits from 20 states over the classes of 2020–2027. Pennsylvania — the program's home state — supplies the largest share, 43 of 121 commits. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Penn State's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: DUKES, MESA, BIG 4 HHH appear most often among tracked commits.
- Pennsylvania43
- New York17
- Maryland15
- New Jersey8
- ON8
- DUKES8
- MESA8
- BIG 4 HHH7
- BROTHERLY LOVE6
- EXPRESS6
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 Penn State
Of 60 tracked Penn State women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 2, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Of 121 tracked Penn State men'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 ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Penn State women's lacrosse has held steady in our rating history among Division I programs: #18 in 2023, #17 in 2026.
Penn State men's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #6 in 2023 to #9 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $20,234 in state and $40,188 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 41,862. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Penn State Lacrosse FAQ
Does Penn State have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Penn State fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big Ten.
Does Penn State have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Penn State fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big Ten.
What states do Penn State lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Penn State came from 20 states, led by PA (43), NY (17), MD (15). About 36% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Penn State recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 15 men's lacrosse commits per class at Penn State. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Penn State?
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 Penn State?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are DUKES, MESA, BIG 4 HHH. 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