Bates
Bates College
Bates is a selective private college in Lewiston, ME with a 13% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1446. The school competes in the NESCAC at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 1,753. The school's six-year graduation rate is 91%.
Lacrosse Programs at Bates
The Bates women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NESCAC. The team went 7-9 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #173 nationally (Tier 8).
The Bates men's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NESCAC. The team went 13-6 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #109 nationally (Tier 7).
Where Bates Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 46 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Bates from 14 states. The largest share arrives from Massachusetts (14 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 2% of commits come from Maine itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Bates's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Laxachusetts, REV, 3D appear most often among tracked commits.
- Massachusetts14
- New Jersey8
- Connecticut4
- New Hampshire4
- Colorado3
- Laxachusetts4
- REV3
- 3D2
- BBL2
- Bay State Bullets2
- Chatham2
- Holderness School2
- Ipswich2
Bates men's lacrosse added 96 tracked commits from 21 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The largest share arrives from Massachusetts (15 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 4% of commits come from Maine itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Bates's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: EXPRESS, LAXACHUSETTS, WC STARZ appear most often among tracked commits.
- Massachusetts15
- California14
- New York10
- Connecticut8
- Maryland7
- EXPRESS5
- LAXACHUSETTS5
- WC STARZ5
- ADVNC4
- 3D NEW ENGLAND3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Bates
Of 46 tracked Bates women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 8.
Of 96 tracked Bates men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 8.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Bates women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #38 in 2023 to #26 in 2026 in our rating history.
Bates men's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #63 in 2023 to #8 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Bates lists tuition at about $63,478 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,753. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Bates Lacrosse FAQ
Does Bates have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Bates fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NESCAC.
Does Bates have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Bates fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NESCAC.
What states do Bates lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Bates came from 21 states, led by MA (15), CA (14), NY (10). About 4% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Bates recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 16 men's lacrosse commits per class at Bates. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Bates?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Bates?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are EXPRESS, LAXACHUSETTS, WC STARZ. 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