Boston College
With a 16% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1501, Boston College sits among the more selective private universities fielding lacrosse. Boston College fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the ACC at the NCAA Division I level. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 9,865. The school's six-year graduation rate is 91%.
Lacrosse Programs at Boston College
Where Boston College Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2027, our commitment data tracks 74 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Boston College from 14 states. The largest share arrives from New York (21 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 20% of commits come from Massachusetts itself. Club pipelines matter here: MA Elite, Big 4 HHH, LI Elite appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York21
- Massachusetts15
- Pennsylvania11
- Maryland7
- New Jersey5
- MA Elite9
- Big 4 HHH6
- LI Elite5
- Laxachusetts4
- CT Grizzlies3
- Agnes Irwin2
- Canandaigua Academy2
- Darien2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Boston College
Of 70 tracked Boston College women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 1, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
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
Boston College women's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #3 in 2023 to #9 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Boston College lists tuition at about $67,680 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,865. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Boston College Lacrosse FAQ
Does Boston College have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Boston College fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the ACC.
Does Boston College have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Boston College does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Boston College lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Boston College came from 14 states, led by NY (21), MA (15), PA (11). About 20% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Boston College recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 10 women's lacrosse commits per class at Boston College. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Boston College?
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 Boston College?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are MA Elite, Big 4 HHH, LI Elite. 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