Carthage
Carthage College
Carthage is an NCAA Division III program in the CCIW, based in Kenosha, WI, with both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 84%, with an average SAT of 1113. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 2,628. The school's six-year graduation rate is 61%.
Lacrosse Programs at Carthage
In women's lacrosse, Carthage is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the CCIW. The team went 16-4 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #332 nationally (Tier 11).
Carthage plays men's lacrosse in the CCIW, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 9-9 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #236 nationally (Tier 9).
Where Carthage Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 20 women's lacrosse commitments to Carthage from 11 states across the classes of 2022–2026. The largest share arrives from Illinois (8 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 5% of commits come from Wisconsin itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Carthage's Illinois-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: TRUE, Yeti, Circle City appear most often among tracked commits.
- Illinois8
- Colorado2
- Minnesota2
- Florida1
- Georgia1
- TRUE2
- Yeti2
- Circle City1
- Coppermine1
- East Ave1
- Bozeman D11
- Calvary Christian HS1
- Cincinnati Hills Christian1
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 46 men's lacrosse recruits landing at Carthage from 13 states. The largest share arrives from Minnesota (16 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 11% of commits come from Wisconsin itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Carthage's Minnesota-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: MN LOONS, TRUE MINNESOTA, TEAM 91 appear most often among tracked commits.
- Minnesota16
- Colorado9
- Illinois5
- Wisconsin5
- Indiana2
- MN LOONS4
- TRUE MINNESOTA4
- TEAM 913
- TEAM MN3
- TRUE ILLINOIS3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Carthage
Of 21 tracked Carthage women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 11.
Of 46 tracked Carthage men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 10.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Carthage women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #132 in 2023 to #96 in 2026 in our rating history.
Carthage men's lacrosse has slipped among Division III programs in our rating history, from #107 in 2023 to #111 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Carthage lists tuition at about $36,500 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,628. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Carthage Lacrosse FAQ
Does Carthage have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Carthage fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the CCIW.
Does Carthage have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Carthage fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the CCIW.
What states do Carthage lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Carthage came from 13 states, led by MN (16), CO (9), IL (5). About 11% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Carthage recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 7 men's lacrosse commits per class at Carthage. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Carthage?
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 Carthage?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are MN LOONS, TRUE MINNESOTA, TEAM 91. 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