Mount Olive
University of Mount Olive
With about 1,754 undergraduates, Mount Olive is a small private college in Mount Olive, NC. The school competes in the Conference Carolinas at the NCAA Division II level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 78%, with an average SAT of 1020. The school's six-year graduation rate is 47%.
Lacrosse Programs at Mount Olive
Mount Olive plays women's lacrosse in the Conference Carolinas, competing at the NCAA Division II level. The team went 11-5 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #199 nationally (Tier 9).
In men's lacrosse, Mount Olive is a NCAA Division II program and a member of the Conference Carolinas. The team went 5-8 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #197 nationally (Tier 9).
Where Mount Olive Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2023–2027, our commitment data tracks 45 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Mount Olive from 15 states. The largest share arrives from Maryland (7 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 9% of commits come from North Carolina itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (2,711), which makes Mount Olive's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: AFA, M&D Minnesota, Florida Select appear most often among tracked commits.
- Maryland7
- New York6
- Minnesota5
- Pennsylvania5
- North Carolina4
- AFA4
- M&D Minnesota4
- Florida Select3
- Team British Columbia3
- Eaglestix2
Our data covers 51 men's lacrosse commitments to Mount Olive from 17 states across the classes of 2020–2026. The largest share arrives from North Carolina (14 commits). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Mount Olive's North Carolina-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Red Devil, True North Carolina, Cape Fear Shamrocks appear most often among tracked commits.
- North Carolina14
- Maryland5
- Pennsylvania5
- BC4
- Texas4
- Red Devil4
- True North Carolina4
- Cape Fear Shamrocks2
- HLC2
- PRO Caliber2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Mount Olive
Of 45 tracked Mount Olive women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 9.
Of 51 tracked Mount Olive men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 6.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Mount Olive women's lacrosse has held steady in our rating history among Division II programs: #28 in 2023, #30 in 2026.
Mount Olive men's lacrosse has slipped among Division II programs in our rating history, from #35 in 2023 to #47 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Mount Olive lists tuition at about $25,950 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,754. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Mount Olive Lacrosse FAQ
Does Mount Olive have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Mount Olive fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Conference Carolinas.
Does Mount Olive have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Mount Olive fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Conference Carolinas.
What states do Mount Olive lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Mount Olive came from 17 states, led by NC (14), MD (5), PA (5). About 28% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Mount Olive recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 men's lacrosse commits per class at Mount Olive. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Mount Olive?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Mount Olive?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Red Devil, True North Carolina, Cape Fear Shamrocks. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-10-11 · methodology