Louisville
University of Louisville
Louisville is an NCAA Division I program in the ACC, based in Louisville, KY. Louisville fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is broad at 81%, with an average SAT of 1147. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 14,187. The school's six-year graduation rate is 61%.
Lacrosse Programs at Louisville
Where Louisville Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 49 women's lacrosse commitments to Louisville from 17 states across the classes of 2023–2027. New Jersey leads the pipeline with 6 commits. Just 2% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (2,711), which makes Louisville's New Jersey-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Impact, Steps New Jersey, Aces New York.
- New Jersey6
- New York6
- Maryland5
- California4
- Ohio4
- Impact4
- Steps New Jersey4
- Aces New York3
- Laxmonkey3
- Cavaliers2
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 Louisville
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Louisville is a Tier 4 player (median of 49 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: #39 (2023) to #44 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
As a public school, Louisville lists tuition at about $12,828 for in-state students and $29,174 out of state. 61% of students graduate within six years. About 14,187 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Louisville Lacrosse FAQ
Does Louisville have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Louisville fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the ACC.
Does Louisville have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Louisville does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Louisville lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Louisville came from 17 states, led by NJ (6), NY (6), MD (5). About 2% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Louisville recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 11 women's lacrosse commits per class at Louisville. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Louisville?
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 Louisville?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Impact, Steps New Jersey, Aces New York. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
Similar Programs
Data updated 2026-10-11 · methodology