Shepherd
Shepherd University
Shepherd is a small public college in Shepherdstown, WV, with about 2,375 undergraduates. Shepherd fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the PSAC at the NCAA Division II level. Acceptance is broad at 96%, with an average SAT of 1022. The school's six-year graduation rate is 49%.
Where Shepherd Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 43 women's lacrosse commitments to Shepherd from 5 states across the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Maryland (30 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 2% of commits come from West Virginia itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Shepherd's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Check-Hers, Renegades, Uproar appear most often among tracked commits.
- Maryland30
- Pennsylvania8
- Delaware2
- Virginia2
- West Virginia1
- Check-Hers8
- Renegades4
- Uproar4
- Rebels3
- 3D2
- Francis Scott Key3
- Linganore3
- Middletown3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Shepherd
Of 43 tracked Shepherd women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 10.
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
Shepherd women's lacrosse has slipped among Division II programs in our rating history, from #51 in 2023 to #59 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $8,642 in state and $19,082 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,375. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Shepherd Lacrosse FAQ
Does Shepherd have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Shepherd fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the PSAC.
Does Shepherd have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Shepherd does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Shepherd lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Shepherd came from 5 states, led by MD (30), PA (8), DE (2). About 2% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Shepherd recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 5 women's lacrosse commits per class at Shepherd. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Shepherd?
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 Shepherd?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Check-Hers, Renegades, Uproar. 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