Xavier
Xavier University
Xavier is an NCAA Division I program in the Big East, based in Cincinnati, OH. Xavier fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is broad at 88%, with an average SAT of 1224. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 4,723. The school's six-year graduation rate is 71%.
Where Xavier Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Xavier women's lacrosse added 83 tracked commits from 21 states over the classes of 2022–2027. The largest share arrives from Maryland (13 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 13% of commits come from Ohio itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Xavier's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: M&D, Monster, Impact appear most often among tracked commits.
- Maryland13
- Ohio11
- Pennsylvania8
- New York7
- Illinois6
- M&D5
- Monster4
- Impact3
- ADK2
- Coppermine2
- Hartford3
- Caesar Rodney2
- Hill School2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Xavier
Of 80 tracked Xavier women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 7.
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
Xavier women's lacrosse is trending up among Division I programs: from #118 in 2023 to #107 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Xavier lists tuition at about $48,125 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,723. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Xavier Lacrosse FAQ
Does Xavier have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Xavier fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big East.
Does Xavier have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Xavier does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Xavier lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Xavier came from 21 states, led by MD (13), OH (11), PA (8). About 13% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Xavier recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 11 women's lacrosse commits per class at Xavier. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Xavier?
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 Xavier?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are M&D, Monster, Impact. 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