Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill College
Chestnut Hill is a small private college in Philadelphia, PA, with about 931 undergraduates. The school competes in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference at the NCAA Division II level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 79%, with an average SAT of 995. The school's six-year graduation rate is 56%.
Lacrosse Programs at Chestnut Hill
The Chestnut Hill women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. The team went 8-7 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #424, Tier 12.
The Chestnut Hill men's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. The team went 9-5 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #200, Tier 9.
Where Chestnut Hill Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2027, our commitment data tracks 10 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Chestnut Hill from 3 states. The pipeline is strongly local: Pennsylvania leads with 6 commits (60% of the total). In-state recruits make up 60% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Chestnut Hill's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include UltGoal, Dynasty/Reign, Eyekonz.
- Pennsylvania6
- New Jersey3
- Delaware1
- UltGoal2
- Dynasty/Reign1
- Eyekonz1
- Garden State1
- Phantoms1
- Abington HS1
- Brandywine1
- Central Philadelphia1
Chestnut Hill men's lacrosse added 59 tracked commits from 10 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The pipeline is strongly local: Pennsylvania leads with 26 commits (44% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Chestnut Hill's Pennsylvania-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include HEADSTRONG, BUCKS SELECT, NJLC.
- Pennsylvania26
- New Jersey18
- Texas5
- Delaware2
- Maryland2
- HEADSTRONG5
- BUCKS SELECT4
- NJLC4
- DUKES3
- BERWYN CLUB2
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 Chestnut Hill
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Chestnut Hill is a Tier 12 player (median of 10 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Chestnut Hill is a Tier 6 player (median of 59 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
A program on the rise among Division II programs — climbing from #94 (2023) to #89 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division II programs: #36 (2023) to #41 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $39,410 per year before financial aid. 56% of students graduate within six years. About 931 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Chestnut Hill Lacrosse FAQ
Does Chestnut Hill have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Chestnut Hill fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
Does Chestnut Hill have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Chestnut Hill fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
What states do Chestnut Hill lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Chestnut Hill came from 10 states, led by PA (26), NJ (18), TX (5). About 44% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Chestnut Hill recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 men's lacrosse commits per class at Chestnut Hill. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Chestnut Hill?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Chestnut Hill?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are HEADSTRONG, BUCKS SELECT, NJLC. 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