Lake Forest
Lake Forest College
With about 1,782 undergraduates, Lake Forest is a small private college in Lake Forest, IL. The school competes in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is selective at 59%, with an average SAT of 1309. The school's six-year graduation rate is 70%.
Lacrosse Programs at Lake Forest
The Lake Forest women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. The team went 11-5 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #385 nationally (Tier 12).
The Lake Forest men's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. The team went 11-7 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #275 nationally (Tier 10).
Where Lake Forest Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 14 women's lacrosse commitments to Lake Forest from 11 states across the classes of 2022–2026. The largest share arrives from Indiana (2 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 0% of commits come from Illinois itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Lake Forest's Indiana-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Ascent, Circle City, GRIT appear most often among tracked commits.
- Indiana2
- Pennsylvania2
- Texas2
- Colorado1
- Massachusetts1
- Ascent1
- Circle City1
- GRIT1
- Indy United1
- Lax+1
- Village School2
- Avon1
- Bensalem1
Across the classes of 2021–2026, our commitment data tracks 50 men's lacrosse recruits landing at Lake Forest from 21 states. The largest share arrives from Massachusetts (11 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 6% of commits come from Illinois itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Lake Forest's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: BUZZARDS, CT VALLEY, FIGHTING CLAMS appear most often among tracked commits.
- Massachusetts11
- Colorado4
- Texas4
- Connecticut3
- Illinois3
- BUZZARDS2
- CT VALLEY2
- FIGHTING CLAMS2
- HOULAGAN2
- MIDWEST TOP GUN2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Lake Forest
Of 14 tracked Lake Forest women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
Of 50 tracked Lake Forest men'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.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Lake Forest women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #184 in 2023 to #140 in 2026 in our rating history.
Lake Forest men's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #160 in 2023 to #117 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Lake Forest lists tuition at about $54,202 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,782. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Lake Forest Lacrosse FAQ
Does Lake Forest have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Lake Forest fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
Does Lake Forest have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Lake Forest fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
What states do Lake Forest lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Lake Forest came from 21 states, led by MA (11), CO (4), TX (4). About 6% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Lake Forest recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 10 men's lacrosse commits per class at Lake Forest. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are BUZZARDS, CT VALLEY, FIGHTING CLAMS. 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