Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
Colorado is a large public university in Boulder, CO, with roughly 31,578 undergraduates. Colorado fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Big 12 at the NCAA Division I level. Acceptance is broad at 83%, with an average SAT of 1353. The school's six-year graduation rate is 75%.
Where Colorado Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 50 women's lacrosse commitments to Colorado from 19 states across the classes of 2023–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (8 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 12% of commits come from Colorado itself. Club pipelines matter here: Big 4 HHH, Team 180, Alliance appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York8
- Pennsylvania8
- California7
- Colorado6
- Virginia3
- Big 4 HHH5
- Team 1805
- Alliance3
- Capital2
- Philly Blast2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Colorado
Of 50 tracked Colorado women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 3, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
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
Colorado women's lacrosse is trending up among Division I programs: from #31 in 2023 to #15 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $16,430 in state and $41,943 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 31,578. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Colorado Lacrosse FAQ
Does Colorado have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Colorado fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big 12.
Does Colorado have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Colorado does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Colorado lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Colorado came from 19 states, led by NY (8), PA (8), CA (7). About 12% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Colorado recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 10 women's lacrosse commits per class at Colorado. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Colorado?
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 Colorado?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Big 4 HHH, Team 180, Alliance. 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