John Carroll
John Carroll University
With about 2,228 undergraduates, John Carroll is a small private college in University Heights, OH. The school competes in the North Coast Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 81%, with an average SAT of 1295. The school's six-year graduation rate is 76%.
Lacrosse Programs at John Carroll
In women's lacrosse, John Carroll is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the North Coast Athletic Conference. The team went 9-7 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #296 nationally (Tier 10).
In men's lacrosse, John Carroll is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the North Coast Athletic Conference. The team went 3-8 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #194 nationally (Tier 9).
Where John Carroll Lacrosse Recruits Come From
John Carroll women's lacrosse added 30 tracked commits from 12 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The largest share arrives from New York (7 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 23% of commits come from Ohio itself. Club pipelines matter here: Monster, Empress, GRIT appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York7
- Ohio7
- Illinois3
- Pennsylvania3
- New Jersey2
- Monster3
- Empress2
- GRIT2
- Lakeshore2
- Major Force2
- Anderson2
- Mt Notre Dame2
- Upper St Clair2
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 45 men's lacrosse recruits landing at John Carroll from 8 states. The largest share arrives from New York (21 commits). Club pipelines matter here: PERFORMAX, RESOLUTE, BURNING RIVER appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York21
- Ohio14
- Pennsylvania5
- California1
- Illinois1
- PERFORMAX12
- RESOLUTE6
- BURNING RIVER4
- BUFFALO LAX3
- ORANGE CRUSH3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at John Carroll
Of 30 tracked John Carroll women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 10.
Of 45 tracked John Carroll men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 9.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
John Carroll women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #104 in 2023 to #73 in 2026 in our rating history.
John Carroll men's lacrosse has slipped among Division III programs in our rating history, from #41 in 2023 to #93 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
John Carroll lists tuition at about $49,100 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,228. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
John Carroll Lacrosse FAQ
Does John Carroll have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — John Carroll fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the North Coast Athletic Conference.
Does John Carroll have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — John Carroll fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the North Coast Athletic Conference.
What states do John Carroll lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to John Carroll came from 8 states, led by NY (21), OH (14), PA (5). About 31% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does John Carroll recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 men's lacrosse commits per class at John Carroll. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at John Carroll?
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 John Carroll?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are PERFORMAX, RESOLUTE, BURNING RIVER. 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