Chatham
Chatham University
With about 1,252 undergraduates, Chatham is a small private college in Pittsburgh, PA. The school competes in the Presidents' Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 70%, with an average SAT of 1205. The school's six-year graduation rate is 66%.
Lacrosse Programs at Chatham
In women's lacrosse, Chatham is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The team went 13-4 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #389, Tier 12.
In men's lacrosse, Chatham is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The team went 14-4 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #254, Tier 10.
Where Chatham Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 22 women's lacrosse commitments to Chatham from 11 states across the classes of 2022–2026. Pennsylvania leads the pipeline with 7 commits. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Chatham's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include TRUE, Beast, Black Dog.
- Pennsylvania7
- Ohio3
- Maryland2
- New Jersey2
- Texas2
- TRUE2
- Beast1
- Black Dog1
- Centercourt/3D1
- EagleStix1
- Alpharetta1
- Antonian College Prep1
- Baldwin1
Our data covers 56 men's lacrosse commitments to Chatham from 12 states across the classes of 2020–2027. The pipeline is strongly local: Pennsylvania leads with 23 commits (41% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Chatham's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include FREEDOM, IRON CITY, 79ERS.
- Pennsylvania23
- Maryland5
- New York4
- Ohio4
- Virginia4
- FREEDOM3
- IRON CITY3
- 79ERS2
- ALC2
- BROTHERLY LOVE2
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 Chatham
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Chatham is a Tier 12 player (median of 22 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Chatham is a Tier 10 player (median of 56 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
A program on the rise among Division III programs — climbing from #173 (2023) to #134 (2026).
A program on the rise among Division III programs — climbing from #153 (2023) to #97 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $43,810 per year before financial aid. 66% of students graduate within six years. About 1,252 undergraduates attend. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Chatham Lacrosse FAQ
Does Chatham have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Chatham fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Does Chatham have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Chatham fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
What states do Chatham lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Chatham came from 12 states, led by PA (23), MD (5), NY (4). About 41% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Chatham recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 8 men's lacrosse commits per class at Chatham. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Chatham?
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 Chatham?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are FREEDOM, IRON CITY, 79ERS. 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