Guilford
Guilford College
With about 1,011 undergraduates, Guilford is a small private college in Greensboro, NC. The school competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 84%, with an average SAT of 1120. The school's six-year graduation rate is 48%.
Lacrosse Programs at Guilford
In women's lacrosse, Guilford is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The team went 8-9 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #493, Tier 12.
In men's lacrosse, Guilford is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The team went 2-12 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #336, Tier 11.
Where Guilford Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 8 women's lacrosse commitments to Guilford from 5 states across the classes of 2020–2026. The pipeline is strongly local: North Carolina leads with 4 commits (50% of the total). In-state recruits make up 50% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Guilford's North Carolina-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include AFA, Carolina Miners, Coastal Rays.
- North Carolina4
- Connecticut1
- Florida1
- Maryland1
- Virginia1
- AFA1
- Carolina Miners1
- Coastal Rays1
- HoCo1
- Tampa Palms1
- Athens Drive1
- Blacksburg1
- Damascus1
Guilford men's lacrosse added 19 tracked commits from 5 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The pipeline is strongly local: North Carolina leads with 12 commits (63% of the total). In-state recruits make up 63% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Guilford's North Carolina-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include BREAK THRU, CAROLINA NATIONAL, NCF TRIAD.
- North Carolina12
- South Carolina3
- Virginia2
- California1
- New York1
- BREAK THRU3
- CAROLINA NATIONAL2
- NCF TRIAD2
- RED DEVIL2
- ADVNC1
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 Guilford
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Guilford is a Tier 12 player (median of 8 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Guilford is a Tier 11 player (median of 19 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
A program on the rise among Division III programs — climbing from #226 (2023) to #202 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #131 (2023) to #192 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $41,140 per year before financial aid. 48% of students graduate within six years. About 1,011 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Guilford Lacrosse FAQ
Does Guilford have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Guilford fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Does Guilford have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Guilford fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
What states do Guilford lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Guilford came from 5 states, led by NC (12), SC (3), VA (2). About 63% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Guilford recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 men's lacrosse commits per class at Guilford. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Guilford?
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 Guilford?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are BREAK THRU, CAROLINA NATIONAL, NCF TRIAD. 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