James Madison
James Madison University
James Madison's lacrosse programs play in the American Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I level out of Harrisonburg, VA. James Madison fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is broad at 76%, with an average SAT of 1247. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 20,497. The school's six-year graduation rate is 81%.
Lacrosse Programs at James Madison
Where James Madison Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 62 women's lacrosse commitments to James Madison from 14 states across the classes of 2020–2027. New York leads the pipeline with 16 commits. Just 13% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Frequent feeder clubs include SkyWalkers, LI Elite, Heros.
- New York16
- Maryland13
- Pennsylvania8
- Virginia8
- Georgia3
- SkyWalkers7
- LI Elite4
- Heros2
- LI Jesters2
- LI Legacy2
- Archbishop Carroll2
- Bayport-Blue Point2
- Guilford2
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 James Madison
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at James Madison is a Tier 2 player (median of 60 tracked commits), and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
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: #8 (2023) to #24 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
As a public school, James Madison lists tuition at about $13,576 for in-state students and $30,790 out of state. 81% of students graduate within six years. About 20,497 undergraduates attend. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
James Madison Lacrosse FAQ
Does James Madison have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — James Madison fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the American Athletic Conference.
Does James Madison have a men's lacrosse program?
No. James Madison does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do James Madison lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to James Madison came from 14 states, led by NY (16), MD (13), PA (8). About 13% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does James Madison recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 women's lacrosse commits per class at James Madison. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at James Madison?
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 James Madison?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are SkyWalkers, LI Elite, Heros. 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