Capital
Capital University
With about 1,709 undergraduates, Capital is a small private college in Columbus, OH. The school competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 73%, with an average SAT of 1118. The school's six-year graduation rate is 66%.
Lacrosse Programs at Capital
Capital plays women's lacrosse in the Ohio Athletic Conference, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 5-9 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #342, Tier 11.
The Capital men's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The team went 8-9 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #252, Tier 10.
Where Capital Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 13 women's lacrosse commitments to Capital from 2 states across the classes of 2020–2026. The pipeline is strongly local: Ohio leads with 12 commits (92% of the total). In-state recruits make up 92% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Capital's Ohio-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Athena, Big Fish, OH Pemier.
- Ohio12
- Florida1
- Athena3
- Big Fish1
- OH Pemier1
- PLG1
- Shipyard1
- Bay1
- Beavercreek1
- Brunswick1
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 45 men's lacrosse recruits landing at Capital from 10 states. The pipeline is strongly local: Ohio leads with 33 commits (73% of the total). In-state recruits make up 73% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Capital's Ohio-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include RESOLUTE, TRUE OHIO, BLACK JACK.
- Ohio33
- Pennsylvania3
- Wisconsin2
- Delaware1
- Illinois1
- RESOLUTE12
- TRUE OHIO5
- BLACK JACK4
- BURNING RIVER3
- HAYMAKERS2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Capital
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Capital is a Tier 11 player (median of 13 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Capital is a Tier 10 player (median of 45 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
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #71 (2023) to #163 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #92 (2023) to #119 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $41,788 per year before financial aid. 66% of students graduate within six years. About 1,709 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Capital Lacrosse FAQ
Does Capital have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Capital fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Ohio Athletic Conference.
Does Capital have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Capital fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Ohio Athletic Conference.
What states do Capital lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Capital came from 10 states, led by OH (33), PA (3), WI (2). About 73% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Capital recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 8 men's lacrosse commits per class at Capital. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Capital?
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 Capital?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are RESOLUTE, TRUE OHIO, BLACK JACK. 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