Centre
Centre College
Centre is a small private college in Danville, KY, with about 1,346 undergraduates. The school competes in the Southern Athletic Association at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is selective at 54%, with an average SAT of 1345. The school's six-year graduation rate is 85%.
Lacrosse Programs at Centre
The Centre women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Southern Athletic Association. The team went 5-7 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #386 nationally (Tier 12).
In men's lacrosse, Centre is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Southern Athletic Association. The team went 10-3 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #186 nationally (Tier 8).
Where Centre Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 26 women's lacrosse commitments to Centre from 11 states across the classes of 2020–2025. Kentucky — the program's home state — supplies the largest share, 16 of 26 commits. 62% of commits stay in-state, so Kentucky players have a real edge in visibility. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Centre's Kentucky-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Bluegrass, Big Blue, 802 appear most often among tracked commits.
- Kentucky16
- Colorado1
- Florida1
- Illinois1
- Maryland1
- Bluegrass5
- Big Blue4
- 8021
- Cardinal1
- Cardinal/Bluegrass1
- Lexington Catholic3
- DuPont Manual2
- Oldham County2
Our data covers 67 men's lacrosse commitments to Centre from 20 states across the classes of 2020–2026. The largest share arrives from Tennessee (12 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 9% of commits come from Kentucky itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Centre's Tennessee-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: NO EXCUSE, RESOLUTE, TEAM 91 appear most often among tracked commits.
- Tennessee12
- Ohio8
- Kentucky6
- Georgia5
- North Carolina5
- NO EXCUSE6
- RESOLUTE4
- TEAM 914
- SONICS3
- TRUE OHIO3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Centre
Of 26 tracked Centre women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
Of 67 tracked Centre men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 9.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Centre women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #158 in 2023 to #141 in 2026 in our rating history.
Centre men's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #73 in 2023 to #62 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Centre lists tuition at about $50,550 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,346. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Centre Lacrosse FAQ
Does Centre have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Centre fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Southern Athletic Association.
Does Centre have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Centre fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Southern Athletic Association.
What states do Centre lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Centre came from 20 states, led by TN (12), OH (8), KY (6). About 9% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Centre recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 11 men's lacrosse commits per class at Centre. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Centre?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Centre?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are NO EXCUSE, RESOLUTE, 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