Chapman
Chapman University
Chapman is an NCAA Division III program in the SCIAC, based in Orange, CA. Chapman fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is selective at 56%, with an average SAT of 1353. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 7,629. The school's six-year graduation rate is 80%.
Where Chapman Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Chapman women's lacrosse added 37 tracked commits from 12 states over the classes of 2023–2027. The pipeline is strongly local: California leads with 16 commits (43% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (2,711), which makes Chapman's California-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Grit, Steps California, Frenzy.
- California16
- Colorado4
- Texas4
- Massachusetts3
- Illinois2
- Grit3
- Steps California3
- Frenzy2
- Team 1802
- True Illinois2
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 Chapman
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Chapman is a Tier 11 player (median of 37 tracked commits).
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
A program on the rise among Division III programs — climbing from #85 (2023) to #80 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $62,784 per year before financial aid. 80% of students graduate within six years. About 7,629 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Chapman Lacrosse FAQ
Does Chapman have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Chapman fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the SCIAC.
Does Chapman have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Chapman does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Chapman lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Chapman came from 12 states, led by CA (16), CO (4), TX (4). About 43% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Chapman recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 7 women's lacrosse commits per class at Chapman. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Chapman?
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 Chapman?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Grit, Steps California, Frenzy. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-10-11 · methodology