Marquette
Marquette University
Marquette is an NCAA Division I program in the Big East, based in Milwaukee, WI, with both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 87%, with an average SAT of 1306. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 7,238. The school's six-year graduation rate is 80%.
Lacrosse Programs at Marquette
The Marquette women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big East. The team went 9-7 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #50, Tier 4.
Marquette plays men's lacrosse in the Big East, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 6-7 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #41, Tier 4.
Where Marquette Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 71 women's lacrosse commitments to Marquette from 20 states across the classes of 2020–2027. Illinois leads the pipeline with 12 commits. Just 3% 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 (3,554), which makes Marquette's Illinois-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Team One, MN Elite, Team 180.
- Illinois12
- Maryland9
- Minnesota8
- Colorado6
- New York5
- Team One9
- MN Elite7
- Team 1804
- M&D3
- STEPS3
- Loyola Academy8
- Prior Lake3
- Cardinal Gibbons2
Marquette men's lacrosse added 134 tracked commits from 25 states over the classes of 2020–2027. Maryland leads the pipeline with 21 commits. Just 2% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Marquette's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include BALTIMORE CRABS, LOONEYS, ADVNC.
- Maryland21
- New York17
- Pennsylvania16
- ON10
- Minnesota9
- BALTIMORE CRABS7
- LOONEYS6
- ADVNC5
- SWEETLAX5
- RESOLUTE4
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 Marquette
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Marquette is a Tier 4 player (median of 71 tracked commits), and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Marquette is a Tier 3 player (median of 134 tracked commits), and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
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
The rating trend points down among Division I programs: #35 (2023) to #48 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division I programs: #34 (2023) to #39 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $48,700 per year before financial aid. 80% of students graduate within six years. About 7,238 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Marquette Lacrosse FAQ
Does Marquette have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Marquette fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big East.
Does Marquette have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Marquette fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big East.
What states do Marquette lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Marquette came from 25 states, led by MD (21), NY (17), PA (16). About 2% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Marquette recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 14 men's lacrosse commits per class at Marquette. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Marquette?
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 Marquette?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are BALTIMORE CRABS, LOONEYS, ADVNC. 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