McKendree
McKendree University
With about 1,600 undergraduates, McKendree is a small private college in Lebanon, IL. McKendree fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the GLVC at the NCAA Division II level. Acceptance is broad at 64%. The school's six-year graduation rate is 60%.
Where McKendree Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 19 women's lacrosse commitments to McKendree from 11 states across the classes of 2020–2026. Missouri leads the pipeline with 6 commits. Just 5% 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 McKendree's Missouri-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Bluegrass, Indy United, 410.
- Missouri6
- Indiana3
- Minnesota2
- AB1
- Arizona1
- Bluegrass2
- Indy United2
- 4101
- Fusz1
- HGR1
- Bishop Chatard2
- Eastern2
- Kirkwood2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at McKendree
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at McKendree is a Tier 10 player (median of 19 tracked commits).
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
A program on the rise among Division II programs — climbing from #60 (2023) to #53 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $34,070 per year before financial aid. 60% of students graduate within six years. About 1,600 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
McKendree Lacrosse FAQ
Does McKendree have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — McKendree fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the GLVC.
Does McKendree have a men's lacrosse program?
No. McKendree does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do McKendree lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to McKendree came from 11 states, led by MO (6), IN (3), MN (2). About 5% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does McKendree recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 women's lacrosse commits per class at McKendree. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at McKendree?
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 McKendree?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Bluegrass, Indy United, 410. 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