Bethel
Bethel University
With about 1,069 undergraduates, Bethel is a small private college in Mishawaka, IN. Bethel fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes at the NAIA level. Acceptance is broad at 99%, with an average SAT of 1073. The school's six-year graduation rate is 57%.
Lacrosse Programs at Bethel
Where Bethel Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Bethel women's lacrosse added 21 tracked commits from 8 states over the classes of 2020–2025. The pipeline is strongly local: Indiana leads with 8 commits (38% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Bethel's Indiana-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Circle City, TX Hot Sauce, Fusion.
- Indiana8
- Michigan5
- BC3
- Arizona1
- Illinois1
- Circle City3
- TX Hot Sauce2
- Fusion1
- Lakeshore1
- River City1
- Northridge3
- Other3
- Lowell2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2025. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Bethel
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Bethel is a Tier 10 player (median of 21 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
A program on the rise among NAIA programs — climbing from #20 (2023) to #16 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $33,320 per year before financial aid. 57% of students graduate within six years. About 1,069 undergraduates attend. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Bethel Lacrosse FAQ
Does Bethel have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Bethel fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
Does Bethel have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Bethel does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Bethel lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Bethel came from 8 states, led by IN (8), MI (5), BC (3). About 38% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Bethel recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 4 women's lacrosse commits per class at Bethel. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Bethel?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Bethel?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Circle City, TX Hot Sauce, Fusion. 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