Cabrini University
Profile
Size
3 / 10Cost
7 / 10Selectivity
3 / 10-
Team Conference
Colonial States (CSAC)
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College Type
4-year, Private non-profit
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Campus Type
Suburb: Large
Student Body
Gender
- Male
- Female
Enrollment
- Full Time
- Part Time
Geography
- In-State
- Out-of-state
- Foreign
- Other
Ethnicity
- White
- Black
- Asian
- Latino
- Foreign
- Other
Other includes American Indian, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, two or more races and unknown race / ethnicity.
Coach Recruiting Interview
This week we spoke with Head Coach Steve Colfer of Cabrini College to get his advice on the recruiting process. We know college recruiting is a challenge for even the best player’s; finding the right fit on campus and on the field is no easy task. It is important for players to do their homework in order to understand which colleges fit their academic, athletic, social, and geographic preferences. And also financial, the Economist just put out an article stating that 15% of college debt borrowers default within three years of repayment.
Every recruiting plan is different, but yours should include the following: invest in your game and in the classroom, create a realistic list of target schools and initiate contact with coaches you are interested in, both online and by attending their camps. You can create your target list here: www.connectlax.com/colleges
Relationship building is also key to the recruitment process. College coaches turn to high school and club coaches for an accurate assessment of potential recruits. Don’t be shy about communicating your desire to play at the next level to your coaches and demonstrate you are hungry for that opportunity.
Steve Colfer is currently the assistant director of athletics for recruitment and retention at Cabrini. He is in his 14th season as the men’s head lacrosse coach. Coach Colfer works closely with the College’s enrollment management division, coaches and student-athletes to enhance the overall experience from recruitment to graduation. He has won over 150 games as a head coach and often plays one of the nation’s toughest schedules in Division III facing numerous USILA Top 20 teams. This week, Cabrini is ranked No. 2 in the USILA poll and is one of four remaining undefeated teams in Division III. Let’s hear what Coach Colfer has to say:
What advice do you have for players interested in DIII schools?
Every boy’s dream is to play for a team that makes the Final Four on Memorial Day weekend, and that is okay. As the recruiting process unfolds young players must look closer at which programs meet their needs. Ask questions such as “Is this a new program emerging into a top 20 team?” “Is the coach recruiting me or am I recruiting him?” Finally, think beyond the idea of being a starting player. It is important to identify schools that fit a player from an environmental standpoint. A young player must consider schools from an academic, athletic, social and geographical standpoint. Ask yourself, “What is the student life like here?”
What is the best way for players to get on your radar?
Be proactive with emails and phone calls. Mention specific features of the lacrosse program or specific features of the school. This way coaches know you are contacting them directly and not just sending generic emails to a bunch of coaches. Relationship building is essential. Often times, college coaches ask for insight from their contacts at the high school and club level because these coaches may know players that fit the college coach’s specific playing style. So, develop a good reputation with your high school or club coaches. They can offer strong recommendations that college coaches will really value.
What type of players do you look for–raw athletes or refined lacrosse players?
Hopefully recruits will be a combination of both. Most importantly, players need to have the ability to get better every day. First, be an athlete. Then be able to compete and work hard at every practice and every drill. If you combine work ethic with a developing skill set, players have a really good chance at being strong college players. It’s something that is hard to do. Some players, not all, have the willingness to play hard at practice every day. These are the players that will be foundational players for a program.
What areas of development would you recommend players focus on to compete at the Division III level?
If you’re an offensive guy, work on shooting and hand placement. At Cabrini we focus a lot on that because we take a lot of shots on offense. Defensively, players need to have quick feet and very solid body positioning. Jump rope, use cones, or use other agility drills in order to improve in those areas.
How has the recruiting landscape impacted your approach to recruiting?
It has impacted us in every way possible. We used to be able to scout players in their junior year and add them to our senior watch list. Then, we could have those rising seniors visit over the summer and fall and make their decision in February or March of their senior year. Now, we shifted our recruiting process up about 12 months. We treat the junior recruits like we used to treat our senior recruits.
ConnectLAX is a third party recruiting service and not affiliated with or endorsed by Steve Colfer or Cabrini College.
Team Road Trips
The team plays the majority of its away games within Pennsylvania. Games are also played in both Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. often times.
Recruit Commits
2023 | |||
Hometown |
Position(s) | ||
Mark Ruggiero |
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Saddle Brook, NJ | Att |
Troy Callahan |
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Hamilton, NJ | Mid |
Stefan Swedlund |
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Mendham, NJ | Att |
Nolan Tully |
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Haddonfield, NJ | Mid |
Alexander Grantham |
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Glen Gardner, NJ | Def, LSM |
Antonio Santangelo |
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Glen Mills, PA | Att, Mid |
Nolan Tully | Haddonfield, NJ | Mid | |
Nicklaus Pomajevich | Allentown , PA | Mid | |
2022 | |||
Hometown |
Position(s) | ||
Sebastian Tobias |
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Cape May Court House, NJ | Def |
Quinn Carson |
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Ardmore, PA | Att |
Connor Watts |
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Lakewood, CO | Goal |
Gavin Lenart |
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West Lawn, PA | Mid, Att |
Sean Barley |
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York, PA | Def, LSM |
Shane Phillips | Springfield, PA | LSM, Def | |
Brayden Skipper | West Lawn, PA | Goal | |
Connor Zombro | Sykesville, MD | Mid | |
Connor Herraiz | Sparta, NJ | Att | |
Ewan McAloon | Cornelius, NC | Mid | |
Samuel Di Trolio | Glen Mills, PA | Faceoff | |
2021 | |||
Hometown |
Position(s) | ||
Brady Rauner |
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Ocean City, NJ | Mid |
Jake Schneider |
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Ocean City , NJ | Att, Mid |
Brendan Roth |
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Marlton, NJ | Mid |
Hunter Waldron |
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Somerset , NJ | Goal |
Jack Gerzabek | Springfield, PA | Def, LSM | |
Mason Lenart | West Lawn, PA | Mid | |
Riley Custodio | Georgetown, DE | LSM | |
Nick Mormando | Prospect Park, PA | Mid | |
Zack Riegler | Montvale, NJ | Att | |
Tyler Carroll | Waxhaw, NC | Faceoff | |
Clayton Hollinger | Millersville, PA | Att | |
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Events By Cabrini University Coaches
Location
Team Videos
Where Grads Live
- Greater Philadelphia Area
- Greater New York City Area
- Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Reading Pennsylvania Area
- Baltimore Maryland Area
- Allentown Pennsylvania Area
- Lancaster Pennsylvania Area
- Greater Boston Area
- Harrisburg Pennsylvania Area
- Greater Atlanta Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Greater Denver Area
- Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
- Greater Chicago Area
Where Grads Work
- School District of Philadelphia
- Vanguard
- GSK
- Merck
- Upper Darby School District
- Quest Diagnostics
- UPS
- Pfizer
- SAP
- USLI
- Comcast Cable
- Comcast
- Aetna
- JPMorgan Chase
- Chester County Intermediate Unit
What Grads Do
- Education
- Sales
- Operations
- Media and Communication
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Entrepreneurship
- Support
- Administrative
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Community and Social Services
- Healthcare Services
- Arts and Design
- Consulting
Niche Grades
Overall Experience

Student Life

Professor Rating

Academics

Athletics

Campus

Academics
Test Scores
This range represents the middle half of incoming freshman from the 25th to 75th percentile. The writing component is now optional and no longer reported. Historical writing ranges: 390 - 490 for SAT
This distribution represents incoming freshman test scores and GPA on 4.0 scale.
Admissions
Total |
Male | Female | |
Applicants | 3,297 | 1,161 | 2,136 |
% Admitted | 76% | 75% | 76% |
% Admits That Enroll | 15% | 18% | 13% |
Incoming Freshman Average GPA | 3.06 |
Admission Considerations
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College Prep Classes | ||
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TOEFL (English proficiency) |
Majors / Programs
Degrees offered by popularity. Type = Bachelor.
Financial
Net Price
Average net price = sticker price - financial aid.
$22,475
Average net price by income for incoming freshman receiving financial aid.
Net price for all students (private non-profit and for profit institutions).
Sticker Price
Sticker price = estimated total cost of attendance.
Undergraduate | ||
On Campus | ||
Tuition & Fees | $32,845 | |
Books & Supplies | $1,200 | |
Cost of Living | $12,500 | |
Personal Expenses | $1,700 | |
Sticker Price | $48,245 |
Personal expenses includes laundry, transportation, entertainment and furnishings.
Financial Aid
100% of full-time, incoming freshman receive financial aid.
Receiving Aid % | Avg. Aid Amount | |
Type of Aid | ||
Grant or Scholarship | 100% | $23,151 |
Federal Grants | 53% | $5,608 |
Pell Grants | 53% | $5,246 |
Other Federal | 13% | $1,465 |
State & Local Grants | 48% | $3,703 |
Institutional Grants | 100% | $18,412 |
Student Loans | 83% | $8,410 |
Federal Loans | 83% | $5,859 |
Other Loans | 17% | $12,463 |
All financials shown for full-time, incoming freshman.
Total Amount | Per Student | |
Endowment | ||
Financial Assets | $45.6 Million | $19,938 |
Value of endowment assets at fiscal year end.
Debt
Total federal debt after graduation for undergrad borrowers: $26,000.
Total cumulative student debt by percentile.
Total Principal | Monthly Payment | |
10 Year Repayment | $17,750 | $276 |
Most student loans have a grace period before repayment begins.
3 Year Avg. Default Rate: 7.6%
Avg. rate for colleges with lacrosse is 5.1%.
Total federal debt excludes private student loans and parent PLUS loans. Cumulative debt cohort includes 897 students.
Salary
Earnings 10 years after enrollment: $46,600
Earnings of former students working by percentile.
Earnings of former students who received federal financial aid. Figures shown are median.
Payback
How long until this college investment pays off: 5.86 years.
Median debt and foregone earnings divided by median earnings. Foregone earnings assumes 4 years to graduation; at this school, 49% of students graduate on time.
Team Social
Campus Safety
On Campus |
In Res. Halls |
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Criminal Offenses |
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Murder | - | - |
Negligent Manslaughter | - | - |
Rape | 1 | 1 |
Fondling | 3 | 3 |
Incest | - | - |
Statutory Rape | - | - |
Robbery | - | - |
Aggravated Assault | - | - |
Burglary | 1 | 1 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | - | - |
Arson | 2 | 2 |
In Residence Halls are a subset of On Campus statistics. Murder includes non-negligent manslaughter.
The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here. Statistics represent 3-year average data.
Data from The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Carnegie Classifications
Category |
Classification |
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Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Undergrad Instruction | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instruction | Postbaccalaureate: Education-dominant, with Arts & Sciences |
Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
Undergrad Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in |
Size and Setting | Four-year, small, highly residential |
Carnegie classifications provide a framework for evaluating comparable schools.