Gardner Webb
Gardner-Webb University
Gardner Webb is a small private college in Boiling Springs, NC, with about 1,836 undergraduates. Gardner Webb fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Big South at the NCAA Division I level. Acceptance is broad at 87%, with an average SAT of 1146. The school's six-year graduation rate is 62%.
Lacrosse Programs at Gardner Webb
Where Gardner Webb Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Gardner Webb women's lacrosse added 69 tracked commits from 21 states over the classes of 2020–2027. Maryland leads the pipeline with 8 commits. Just 12% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Gardner Webb's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Rapids, Bluegrass, PRIDE.
- Maryland8
- North Carolina8
- New York8
- South Carolina8
- Pennsylvania6
- Rapids6
- Bluegrass3
- PRIDE3
- AFA2
- ATL Storm2
- Annandale3
- Lexington2
- River Bluff2
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 Gardner Webb
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Gardner Webb is a Tier 9 player (median of 69 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
The rating trend points down among Division I programs: #112 (2023) to #128 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $33,450 per year before financial aid. 62% of students graduate within six years. About 1,836 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Gardner Webb Lacrosse FAQ
Does Gardner Webb have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Gardner Webb fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big South.
Does Gardner Webb have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Gardner Webb does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Gardner Webb lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Gardner Webb came from 21 states, led by MD (8), NC (8), NY (8). About 12% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Gardner Webb recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 10 women's lacrosse commits per class at Gardner Webb. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Gardner Webb?
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 Gardner Webb?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Rapids, Bluegrass, PRIDE. 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