Youngstown State
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State's lacrosse programs play in the Mid-American Conference at the NCAA Division I level out of Youngstown, OH. Youngstown State fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is broad at 80%, with an average SAT of 1055. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 7,340. The school's six-year graduation rate is 53%.
Lacrosse Programs at Youngstown State
Where Youngstown State Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Youngstown State women's lacrosse added 83 tracked commits from 21 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (31 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 16% of commits come from Ohio itself. Club pipelines matter here: Empress, Aces, Major Force appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York31
- Ohio13
- Maryland7
- Pennsylvania6
- Minnesota3
- Empress10
- Aces3
- Major Force3
- Monster3
- Velocity3
- Lancaster4
- Hoover North Canton3
- Penfield3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Youngstown State
Of 79 tracked Youngstown State women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 8.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Youngstown State women's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #106 in 2023 to #115 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $10,791 in state and $11,151 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,340. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Youngstown State Lacrosse FAQ
Does Youngstown State have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Youngstown State fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Mid-American Conference.
Does Youngstown State have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Youngstown State does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Youngstown State lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Youngstown State came from 21 states, led by NY (31), OH (13), MD (7). About 16% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Youngstown State recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 11 women's lacrosse commits per class at Youngstown State. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Youngstown State?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Youngstown State?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Empress, Aces, Major Force. 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