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Daemen University Women's Lacrosse

Daemen University (Daemen) · Amherst, New York · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate68%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate59%finish within six years
Undergraduates2,540Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty12 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Daemen University Women's Lacrosse coaches

Coaches at Daemen University who recruit Women's Lacrosse, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Daemen University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division II
Conference
East Coast Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
daemenwildcats.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingBiochemistryBiology Teacher EducationBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiomedical Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralCommunication, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
12 : 1
Graduation rate
59% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$34,508
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$18,944
Campus

Where it is

Daemen University in Amherst.

Location
Amherst, New York
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
daemen.edu
Overview

About Daemen University Women's Lacrosse

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Emily Bitka, the Head Coach, leads the Daemen University Women's Lacrosse staff of 4 coaches, verified June 2026. Daemen University (Daemen) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Lacrosse as a member of the East Coast Conference. Daemen University is a small private school in Amherst, New York with 2,540 undergraduates, a 68% acceptance rate and an average net price of $18,944 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Daemen University Women's Lacrosse

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Emily Bitka, the Head Coach and Dana Bacher, the Assistant Coach. Daemen University has 4 coaches for Women's Lacrosse, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals, assists and ground balls in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
  3. Send your videoInclude a highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Emily can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Daemen University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Daemen University Women's Lacrosse FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Daemen University D2?

Yes. Daemen University competes in NCAA Division II Women's Lacrosse, in the East Coast Conference.

Is Daemen University public or private?

Daemen University is a private nonprofit school in Amherst, New York.

What conference is Daemen University Women's Lacrosse in?

The East Coast Conference.

Does Daemen University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Lacrosse?

Daemen University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Daemen University Women's Lacrosse have?

4 coaches, led by Emily Bitka, the Head Coach.

How much does Daemen University cost?

In-state tuition is $34,508 and out-of-state tuition is $34,508 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,944.

What is the Daemen University acceptance rate?

68% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Daemen University Women's Lacrosse coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026