East Carolina
East Carolina University
East Carolina, in Greenville, NC, competes in the American Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I level. East Carolina fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is broad at 90%, with an average SAT of 1143. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 19,857. The school's six-year graduation rate is 62%.
Lacrosse Programs at East Carolina
Where East Carolina Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 67 women's lacrosse commitments to East Carolina from 13 states across the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from North Carolina (13 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 19% of commits come from North Carolina itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes East Carolina's North Carolina-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: SJ Select, AA Aim, UltGoal appear most often among tracked commits.
- North Carolina13
- New Jersey12
- New York12
- Maryland11
- Pennsylvania8
- SJ Select5
- AA Aim4
- UltGoal4
- LI Elite3
- Xtreme3
- Notre Dame Prep3
- Cardinal Gibbons2
- East Chapel Hill2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at East Carolina
Of 66 tracked East Carolina women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 5.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
East Carolina women's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #48 in 2023 to #58 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $7,361 in state and $23,638 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,857. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
East Carolina Lacrosse FAQ
Does East Carolina have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — East Carolina fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the American Athletic Conference.
Does East Carolina have a men's lacrosse program?
No. East Carolina does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do East Carolina lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to East Carolina came from 13 states, led by NC (13), NJ (12), NY (12). About 19% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does East Carolina recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 8 women's lacrosse commits per class at East Carolina. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at East Carolina?
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 East Carolina?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are SJ Select, AA Aim, UltGoal. 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