Chicago
University of Chicago
With a 5% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1554, Chicago sits among the more selective private universities fielding lacrosse. Chicago fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes at the NCAA Division III level. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 7,540. The school's six-year graduation rate is 95%.
Lacrosse Programs at Chicago
Where Chicago Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 52 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Chicago from 15 states. New York leads the pipeline with 14 commits. Just 8% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Frequent feeder clubs include LI Elite, Capital, STEPS-NJ.
- New York14
- New Jersey12
- Illinois4
- Virginia4
- Florida3
- LI Elite5
- Capital3
- STEPS-NJ3
- BBL2
- LI Jesters2
- Montclair Kimberley4
- St Anthonys3
- Lincoln-Way Co-Op2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Chicago
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Chicago is a Tier 8 player (median of 52 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #24 (2023) to #27 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $66,939 per year before financial aid. 95% of students graduate within six years. About 7,540 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Chicago Lacrosse FAQ
Does Chicago have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Chicago fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level.
Does Chicago have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Chicago does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Chicago lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Chicago came from 15 states, led by NY (14), NJ (12), IL (4). About 8% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Chicago recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 women's lacrosse commits per class at Chicago. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Chicago?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Chicago?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are LI Elite, Capital, STEPS-NJ. 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