Bard
Bard College
Bard is a small private college in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, with about 2,280 undergraduates. Bard fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Liberty League at the NCAA Division III level. Acceptance is selective at 52%, with an average SAT of 1387. The school's six-year graduation rate is 73%.
Where Bard Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Bard women's lacrosse added 15 tracked commits from 11 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The largest share arrives from New Jersey (4 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 13% of commits come from New York itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Bard's New Jersey-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: 5 Points, Centercourt, FL Select appear most often among tracked commits.
- New Jersey4
- New York2
- Connecticut1
- Florida1
- Kentucky1
- 5 Points1
- Centercourt1
- FL Select1
- Gold Coast1
- Houlagan1
- Brooklyn Technical1
- Coe-Brown1
- Hartford1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Bard
Of 15 tracked Bard women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Bard women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #201 in 2023 to #194 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Bard lists tuition at about $63,612 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,280. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Bard Lacrosse FAQ
Does Bard have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Bard fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Liberty League.
Does Bard have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Bard does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Bard lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Bard came from 11 states, led by NJ (4), NY (2), CT (1). About 13% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Bard recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 women's lacrosse commits per class at Bard. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Bard?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Bard?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are 5 Points, Centercourt, FL Select. 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