California
University of California-Berkeley
With a 12% acceptance rate, California sits among the more selective public universities fielding lacrosse. California 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 33,073. The school's six-year graduation rate is 93%.
Lacrosse Programs at California
Where California Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 61 women's lacrosse commitments to California from 19 states across the classes of 2020–2027. California leads the pipeline with 17 commits. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes California's California-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include BBL, CT Grizzlies, Coast.
- California17
- New Jersey8
- Connecticut5
- Colorado4
- Illinois3
- BBL4
- CT Grizzlies4
- Coast3
- MN Elite3
- Mad Dog3
- Chatham3
- Darien3
- Hinsdale Central2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at California
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at California is a Tier 5 player (median of 61 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
A program on the rise among Division I programs — climbing from #73 (2023) to #63 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
As a public school, California lists tuition at about $14,850 for in-state students and $45,627 out of state. 93% of students graduate within six years. About 33,073 undergraduates attend. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
California Lacrosse FAQ
Does California have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — California fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the ACC.
Does California have a men's lacrosse program?
No. California does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do California lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to California came from 19 states, led by CA (17), NJ (8), CT (5). About 28% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does California recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 women's lacrosse commits per class at California. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at California?
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 California?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are BBL, CT Grizzlies, Coast. 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