Missouri Western
Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western is a small public college in Saint Joseph, MO, with about 2,372 undergraduates. Missouri Western 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. The school's six-year graduation rate is 40%.
Lacrosse Programs at Missouri Western
Where Missouri Western Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Missouri Western women's lacrosse added 49 tracked commits from 18 states over the classes of 2020–2026. Minnesota leads the pipeline with 12 commits. Just 20% 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 Missouri Western's Minnesota-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Lax Monkey, Pipeline, Team 180.
- Minnesota12
- Missouri10
- Illinois4
- Maryland4
- Colorado3
- Lax Monkey2
- Pipeline2
- Team 1802
- Team BC2
- 4101
- Other3
- Belleville East2
- Central Connecticut2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Missouri Western
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Missouri Western is a Tier 9 player (median of 49 tracked commits).
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Program Trajectory
The rating trend points down among Division II programs: #42 (2023) to #48 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
As a public school, Missouri Western lists tuition at about $9,800 for in-state students and $17,500 out of state. 40% of students graduate within six years. About 2,372 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Missouri Western Lacrosse FAQ
Does Missouri Western have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Missouri Western fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the GLVC.
Does Missouri Western have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Missouri Western does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Missouri Western lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Missouri Western came from 18 states, led by MN (12), MO (10), IL (4). About 20% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Missouri Western recruit each year?
Across the 2020–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 12 women's lacrosse commits per class at Missouri Western. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
Which club teams send players to Missouri Western?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Lax Monkey, Pipeline, Team 180. 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