Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University
With a 8% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1553, Johns Hopkins sits among the more selective private universities fielding lacrosse. The school competes in the Big Ten at the NCAA Division I level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 5,617. The school's six-year graduation rate is 95%.
Lacrosse Programs at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins plays women's lacrosse in the Big Ten, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 16-4 in the 2026 season, finishing ranked #6 in the DI Committee's Top 10 poll. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #9 nationally (Tier 2).
Johns Hopkins plays men's lacrosse in the Big Ten, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 10-5 in the 2026 season, finishing ranked #6 in the DI Committee's Top 10 poll. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #12 nationally (Tier 2).
Where Johns Hopkins Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse added 69 tracked commits from 20 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (17 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 17% of commits come from Maryland itself. Club pipelines matter here: LI Elite, Salt City Snipers, Big 4 HHH appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York17
- Maryland12
- New Jersey6
- Pennsylvania6
- California5
- LI Elite7
- Salt City Snipers5
- Big 4 HHH3
- Capital3
- M&D3
- Other3
- St Anthonys3
- Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake2
Across the classes of 2020–2027, our commitment data tracks 151 men's lacrosse recruits landing at Johns Hopkins from 21 states. The largest share arrives from New York (42 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 11% of commits come from Maryland itself. Club pipelines matter here: LI EXPRESS, WC STARZ, EDGE appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York42
- Maryland17
- New Jersey16
- ON14
- California11
- LI EXPRESS9
- WC STARZ9
- EDGE8
- SWEETLAX8
- TEAM 91 LONG ISLAND8
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Johns Hopkins
Of 69 tracked Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 2, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Of 151 tracked Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 2, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse is trending up among Division I programs: from #16 in 2023 to #8 in 2026 in our rating history.
Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #7 in 2023 to #11 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Johns Hopkins lists tuition at about $63,340 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,617. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Johns Hopkins Lacrosse FAQ
Does Johns Hopkins have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Johns Hopkins fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big Ten.
Does Johns Hopkins have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Johns Hopkins fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big Ten.
What states do Johns Hopkins lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Johns Hopkins came from 21 states, led by NY (42), MD (17), NJ (16). About 11% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Johns Hopkins recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 17 men's lacrosse commits per class at Johns Hopkins. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Johns Hopkins?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Johns Hopkins?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are LI EXPRESS, WC STARZ, EDGE. 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