St Francis
Saint Francis University
St Francis is a small private college in Loretto, PA, with about 1,525 undergraduates. St Francis fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Northeast Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Acceptance is broad at 77%, with an average SAT of 1151. The school's six-year graduation rate is 73%.
Where St Francis Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 30 women's lacrosse commitments to St Francis from 11 states across the classes of 2020–2026. Pennsylvania leads the pipeline with 10 commits. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes St Francis's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include PA Express, Gold Coast, Phantastix.
- Pennsylvania10
- Connecticut4
- New York3
- Arizona2
- Maryland2
- PA Express3
- Gold Coast2
- Phantastix2
- Coppermine1
- DEWLax1
- Hamilton2
- Hill Academy ON2
- Maryvale Prep2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at St Francis
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at St Francis is a Tier 8 player (median of 29 tracked commits).
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
The rating trend points down among Division I programs: #104 (2023) to #117 (2025).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $41,720 per year before financial aid. 73% of students graduate within six years. About 1,525 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
St Francis Lacrosse FAQ
Does St Francis have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — St Francis fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Northeast Conference.
Does St Francis have a men's lacrosse program?
No. St Francis does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do St Francis lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to St Francis came from 11 states, led by PA (10), CT (4), NY (3). About 33% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does St Francis recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 4 women's lacrosse commits per class at St Francis. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at St Francis?
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 Francis?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are PA Express, Gold Coast, Phantastix. 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