Thiel
Thiel College
With about 773 undergraduates, Thiel is a small private college in Greenville, PA. The school competes in the Presidents' Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 71%, with an average SAT of 1066. The school's six-year graduation rate is 44%.
Lacrosse Programs at Thiel
In women's lacrosse, Thiel is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The team went 0-14 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #521, Tier 12.
In men's lacrosse, Thiel is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The team went 2-14 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #434, Tier 12.
Where Thiel Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 10 women's lacrosse commitments to Thiel from 6 states across the classes of 2020–2025. The pipeline is strongly local: Pennsylvania leads with 4 commits (40% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Thiel's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Baltimore City Gators, Bluegrass, East Coast.
- Pennsylvania4
- Maryland2
- Georgia1
- Kentucky1
- South Carolina1
- Baltimore City Gators1
- Bluegrass1
- East Coast1
- Rush1
- South Coast1
- Blythewood1
- Catholic1
- Chambersburg Area1
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 Thiel
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Thiel is a Tier 12 player (median of 10 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 III programs: #215 (2023) to #259 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #203 (2023) to #227 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $36,864 per year before financial aid. 44% of students graduate within six years. About 773 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Thiel Lacrosse FAQ
Does Thiel have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Thiel fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Does Thiel have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Thiel fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
What states do Thiel lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Thiel came from 6 states, led by PA (4), MD (2), GA (1). About 40% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Thiel recruit each year?
Across the 2020–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 women's lacrosse commits per class at Thiel. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Thiel?
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 Thiel?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Baltimore City Gators, Bluegrass, East Coast. 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