South Florida
University of South Florida
With roughly 37,000 undergraduates, South Florida is a large public university in Tampa, FL. South Florida fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes at the NCAA Division I level. Acceptance is selective at 49%, with an average SAT of 1240. The school's six-year graduation rate is 73%.
Lacrosse Programs at South Florida
Where South Florida Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 80 women's lacrosse commitments to South Florida from 17 states across the classes of 2023–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (14 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 14% of commits come from Florida itself. Club pipelines matter here: Long Island Elite New York, Heros, Eaglestix appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York14
- Maryland13
- Florida11
- Georgia10
- New Jersey8
- Long Island Elite New York8
- Heros7
- Eaglestix6
- Florida Select5
- Atlanta Storm4
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 South Florida
Of 80 tracked South Florida women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 3, 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
South Florida women's lacrosse is trending up among Division I programs: from #38 in 2025 to #28 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $6,410 in state and $17,324 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 37,000. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
South Florida Lacrosse FAQ
Does South Florida have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — South Florida fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Does South Florida have a men's lacrosse program?
No. South Florida does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do South Florida lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to South Florida came from 17 states, led by NY (14), MD (13), FL (11). About 14% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does South Florida recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 13 women's lacrosse commits per class at South Florida. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at South Florida?
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 South Florida?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Long Island Elite New York, Heros, Eaglestix. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-10-11 · methodology