San Diego State
San Diego State University
San Diego State is a large public university in San Diego, CA, with roughly 33,654 undergraduates. San Diego State 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. Acceptance runs 34%. The school's six-year graduation rate is 78%.
Lacrosse Programs at San Diego State
Where San Diego State Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2027, our commitment data tracks 60 women's lacrosse recruits landing at San Diego State from 17 states. The largest share arrives from California (20 commits). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes San Diego State's California-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: MD United, OR Pride/MOJO, STEPS appear most often among tracked commits.
- California20
- Illinois8
- Maryland6
- Oregon4
- Colorado3
- MD United3
- OR Pride/MOJO3
- STEPS3
- Team One3
- Tenacity3
- New Trier4
- Lake Oswego3
- Torrey Pines3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at San Diego State
Of 58 tracked San Diego State women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 6.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
San Diego State women's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #65 in 2023 to #91 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $8,290 in state and $20,170 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 33,654. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
San Diego State Lacrosse FAQ
Does San Diego State have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — San Diego State fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big 12.
Does San Diego State have a men's lacrosse program?
No. San Diego State does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do San Diego State lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to San Diego State came from 17 states, led by CA (20), IL (8), MD (6). About 33% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does San Diego State recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 women's lacrosse commits per class at San Diego State. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at San Diego 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 San Diego State?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are MD United, OR Pride/MOJO, STEPS. 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