Montreat
Montreat College
With about 750 undergraduates, Montreat is a small private college in Montreat, NC. The school competes at the NAIA level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 66%, with an average SAT of 1125. The school's six-year graduation rate is 41%.
Lacrosse Programs at Montreat
The Montreat women's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. The team went 2-2 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #562, Tier 12.
The Montreat men's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. The team went 0-1 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #398, Tier 12.
Where Montreat Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2024–2026, our commitment data tracks 15 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Montreat from 9 states. North Carolina leads the pipeline with 5 commits. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (2,711), which makes Montreat's North Carolina-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Athena, NO Fear, Team 91 Colorado.
- North Carolina5
- Maryland2
- Utah2
- Colorado1
- Florida1
- Athena1
- NO Fear1
- Team 91 Colorado1
- Vixens1
Our data covers 12 men's lacrosse commitments to Montreat from 4 states across the classes of 2022–2026. The pipeline is strongly local: North Carolina leads with 8 commits (67% of the total). In-state recruits make up 67% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Montreat's North Carolina-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include True North Carolina, 336, Upstate Carolina.
- North Carolina8
- South Carolina2
- Georgia1
- New York1
- True North Carolina3
- 3362
- Upstate Carolina2
- 3D Georgia1
- Asheville Empire1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Montreat
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Montreat is a Tier 12 player (median of 15 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Montreat is a Tier 12 player (median of 12 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
The rating trend points down among NAIA programs: #25 (2023) to #29 (2026).
The program's rating rank among NAIA programs has been stable — #23 (2023) to #21 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $33,860 per year before financial aid. 41% of students graduate within six years. About 750 undergraduates attend. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Montreat Lacrosse FAQ
Does Montreat have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Montreat fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
Does Montreat have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Montreat fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
What states do Montreat lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Montreat came from 9 states, led by NC (5), MD (2), UT (2). About 33% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Montreat recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 5 women's lacrosse commits per class at Montreat. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Montreat?
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 Montreat?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Athena, NO Fear, Team 91 Colorado. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-10-12 · methodology