Howard
Howard University
Howard, in Washington, DC, competes in the Northeast Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Howard fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is selective at 35%, with an average SAT of 1205. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 9,604. The school's six-year graduation rate is 69%.
Where Howard Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 50 women's lacrosse commitments to Howard from 16 states across the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Georgia (6 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 0% of commits come from District of Columbia itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Howard's Georgia-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Centercourt, GRIT, LI Jesters appear most often among tracked commits.
- Georgia6
- New Jersey5
- New York5
- Texas5
- California4
- Centercourt2
- GRIT2
- LI Jesters2
- South Coast2
- Southern Zone2
- Lamar2
- Other2
- Peachtree Ridge2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Howard
Of 49 tracked Howard women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 10.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Howard women's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #125 in 2023 to #131 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Howard lists tuition at about $33,344 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,604. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Howard Lacrosse FAQ
Does Howard have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Howard fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Northeast Conference.
Does Howard have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Howard does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Howard lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Howard came from 16 states, led by GA (6), NJ (5), NY (5). About 0% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Howard recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 8 women's lacrosse commits per class at Howard. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Howard?
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 Howard?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Centercourt, GRIT, LI Jesters. 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