St Ambrose
Saint Ambrose University
With about 2,101 undergraduates, St Ambrose is a small private college in Davenport, IA. The school competes at the NAIA level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 73%, with an average SAT of 1093. The school's six-year graduation rate is 63%.
Lacrosse Programs at St Ambrose
The St Ambrose women's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. The team went 0-2 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #504 nationally (Tier 12).
The St Ambrose men's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #342 nationally (Tier 11).
Where St Ambrose Lacrosse Recruits Come From
St Ambrose women's lacrosse added 21 tracked commits from 8 states over the classes of 2020–2025. The largest share arrives from Illinois (12 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 5% of commits come from Iowa itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes St Ambrose's Illinois-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: TRUE, Black Lax, Hurricanes appear most often among tracked commits.
- Illinois12
- Michigan2
- Pennsylvania2
- Iowa1
- Minnesota1
- TRUE2
- Black Lax1
- Hurricanes1
- New Wave1
- NewWave/Team One1
- Other3
- Lockport2
- Aurora1
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 14 men's lacrosse recruits landing at St Ambrose from 6 states. The largest share arrives from Illinois (7 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 14% of commits come from Iowa itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes St Ambrose's Illinois-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: TRUE ILLINOIS, SACRAMENTO ACES, BANDITS appear most often among tracked commits.
- Illinois7
- California2
- Iowa2
- Alabama1
- Michigan1
- TRUE ILLINOIS4
- SACRAMENTO ACES3
- BANDITS1
- BRUNSWICK1
- CAPITAL CITY1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at St Ambrose
Of 21 tracked St Ambrose women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
Of 14 tracked St Ambrose men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
St Ambrose women's lacrosse has slipped among NAIA programs in our rating history, from #18 in 2023 to #24 in 2026.
St Ambrose men's lacrosse has held steady in our rating history among NAIA programs: #12 in 2023, #14 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
St Ambrose lists tuition at about $35,598 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,101. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
St Ambrose Lacrosse FAQ
Does St Ambrose have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — St Ambrose fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
Does St Ambrose have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — St Ambrose fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
What states do St Ambrose lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to St Ambrose came from 8 states, led by IL (12), MI (2), PA (2). About 5% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does St Ambrose recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 women's lacrosse commits per class at St Ambrose. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at St Ambrose?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to St Ambrose?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are TRUE, Black Lax, Hurricanes. 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