Cal Lutheran
California Lutheran University
Cal Lutheran is a small private college in Thousand Oaks, CA, with about 2,374 undergraduates. Cal Lutheran fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the SCIAC at the NCAA Division III level. Acceptance is broad at 89%, with an average SAT of 1224. The school's six-year graduation rate is 74%.
Lacrosse Programs at Cal Lutheran
Where Cal Lutheran Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 9 women's lacrosse commitments to Cal Lutheran from 3 states across the classes of 2022–2027. The pipeline is strongly local: California leads with 7 commits (78% of the total). In-state recruits make up 78% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Cal Lutheran's California-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Cityside, Fire, Frenzy.
- California7
- Arkansas1
- Washington1
- Cityside1
- Fire1
- Frenzy1
- LA Fire1
- LA Select1
- Ballard1
- Benet Academy1
- Culver City1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Cal Lutheran
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Cal Lutheran is a Tier 12 player (median of 9 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
A program on the rise among Division III programs — climbing from #240 (2023) to #166 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $50,670 per year before financial aid. 74% of students graduate within six years. About 2,374 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Cal Lutheran Lacrosse FAQ
Does Cal Lutheran have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Cal Lutheran fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the SCIAC.
Does Cal Lutheran have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Cal Lutheran does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Cal Lutheran lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Cal Lutheran came from 3 states, led by CA (7), AR (1), WA (1). About 78% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Cal Lutheran recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 2 women's lacrosse commits per class at Cal Lutheran. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Cal Lutheran?
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 Cal Lutheran?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Cityside, Fire, Frenzy. 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