Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan is a public university in Marquette, MI. Northern Michigan fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes at the NCAA Division II level. Acceptance is broad at 70%, with an average SAT of 1465. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 6,425. The school's six-year graduation rate is 51%.
Lacrosse Programs at Northern Michigan
Where Northern Michigan Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 48 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Northern Michigan from 12 states. The largest share arrives from Minnesota (22 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 21% of commits come from Michigan itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Northern Michigan's Minnesota-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Black Lax, TRUE, MN Lakers appear most often among tracked commits.
- Minnesota22
- Michigan10
- Wisconsin7
- California1
- Connecticut1
- Black Lax5
- TRUE5
- MN Lakers3
- Triumph3
- MN Elite2
- Champlin Park2
- Chanhassen2
- DeWitt2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Northern Michigan
Of 47 tracked Northern Michigan women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 9.
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
Northern Michigan women's lacrosse is trending up among Division II programs: from #44 in 2023 to #32 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $13,304 in state and $18,800 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,425. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Northern Michigan Lacrosse FAQ
Does Northern Michigan have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Northern Michigan fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level.
Does Northern Michigan have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Northern Michigan does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Northern Michigan lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Northern Michigan came from 12 states, led by MN (22), MI (10), WI (7). About 21% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Northern Michigan recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 women's lacrosse commits per class at Northern Michigan. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Northern 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 Northern Michigan?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Black Lax, TRUE, MN Lakers. 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