Bethany
Bethany College
Bethany is a small private college in Bethany, WV, with about 642 undergraduates. The school competes in the Presidents' Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 60%, with an average SAT of 1150. The school's six-year graduation rate is 46%.
Lacrosse Programs at Bethany
The Bethany women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The team went 8-9 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #552 nationally (Tier 12).
In men's lacrosse, Bethany is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The team went 1-15 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #419 nationally (Tier 12).
Where Bethany Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 16 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Bethany from 5 states. The largest share arrives from West Virginia (5 commits). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Bethany's West Virginia-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Intrepid, Fusion, Gators appear most often among tracked commits.
- West Virginia5
- Maryland4
- Pennsylvania4
- Ohio2
- Washington1
- Intrepid3
- Fusion1
- Gators1
- Lightning1
- TRUE1
- Chillicothe1
- Clay1
- Fairmont1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Bethany
Of 16 tracked Bethany 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 ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Bethany women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #245 in 2023 to #242 in 2026 in our rating history.
Bethany men's lacrosse has slipped among Division III programs in our rating history, from #212 in 2023 to #226 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Bethany lists tuition at about $34,816 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 642. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Bethany Lacrosse FAQ
Does Bethany have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Bethany fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Does Bethany have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Bethany fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
What states do Bethany lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Bethany came from 5 states, led by WV (5), MD (4), PA (4). About 31% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Bethany recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 1 women's lacrosse commits per class at Bethany. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Bethany?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Bethany?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Intrepid, Fusion, Gators. 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