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 9 women's lacrosse commitments to St Francis from 6 states across the classes of 2023–2025. The pipeline is strongly local: Pennsylvania leads with 4 commits (44% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (2,711), which makes St Francis's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Coppermine, Intrepid, Jersey Shore.
- Pennsylvania4
- Maryland1
- New Jersey1
- New York1
- ON1
- Coppermine1
- Intrepid1
- Jersey Shore1
- Long Island Empire1
- PA Express1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2025. 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 9 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 6 states, led by PA (4), MD (1), NJ (1). About 44% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does St Francis recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 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 Coppermine, Intrepid, Jersey Shore. 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