Michigan
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
With a 18% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1473, Michigan sits among the more selective public 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 33,488. The school's six-year graduation rate is 93%.
Lacrosse Programs at Michigan
In women's lacrosse, Michigan is a NCAA Division I program and a member of the Big Ten. The team went 13-7 in the 2026 season, finishing ranked #8 in the DI Committee's Top 10 poll. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #11, Tier 2.
Michigan plays men's lacrosse in the Big Ten, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 5-9 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #17, Tier 2.
Where Michigan Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 63 women's lacrosse commitments to Michigan from 19 states across the classes of 2020–2027. New York leads the pipeline with 8 commits. Just 3% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Frequent feeder clubs include Big 4 HHH, Capital, CT Grizzlies.
- New York8
- Connecticut7
- Illinois6
- New Jersey6
- Pennsylvania6
- Big 4 HHH5
- Capital5
- CT Grizzlies4
- STEPS4
- Team One4
- Loyola Academy4
- Wilton3
- Darien2
Across the classes of 2020–2027, our commitment data tracks 145 men's lacrosse recruits landing at Michigan from 22 states. New York leads the pipeline with 21 commits. Just 12% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Frequent feeder clubs include ECLIPSE, JUICED CHERRIES, TEAM 91 LONG ISLAND.
- New York21
- Connecticut19
- Michigan17
- Maryland16
- California9
- ECLIPSE14
- JUICED CHERRIES14
- TEAM 91 LONG ISLAND10
- NEXT LEVEL9
- WC STARZ8
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 Michigan
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Michigan is a Tier 2 player (median of 62 tracked commits), and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Michigan is a Tier 2 player (median of 145 tracked commits), 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
The program's rating rank among Division I programs has been stable — #13 (2023) to #11 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division I programs: #9 (2023) to #19 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
As a public school, Michigan lists tuition at about $17,228 for in-state students and $58,072 out of state. 93% of students graduate within six years. About 33,488 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Michigan Lacrosse FAQ
Does Michigan have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Michigan fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big Ten.
Does Michigan have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Michigan fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big Ten.
What states do Michigan lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Michigan came from 22 states, led by NY (21), CT (19), MI (17). About 12% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Michigan recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 19 men's lacrosse commits per class at Michigan. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Michigan?
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 Michigan?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are ECLIPSE, JUICED CHERRIES, TEAM 91 LONG ISLAND. 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