Northwestern
Northwestern University
Northwestern is a selective private university in Evanston, IL with a 7% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1526. Northwestern fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Big Ten at the NCAA Division I level. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 8,960. The school's six-year graduation rate is 96%.
Where Northwestern Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 67 women's lacrosse commitments to Northwestern from 19 states across the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (16 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 3% of commits come from Illinois itself. Club pipelines matter here: STEPS, LI Elite, Big 4 HHH appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York16
- Pennsylvania7
- California6
- Massachusetts5
- Florida4
- STEPS5
- LI Elite4
- Big 4 HHH3
- LI TopGuns3
- MA Elite3
- Cohasset2
- Garden City2
- Harvard2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Northwestern
Of 62 tracked Northwestern women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 1, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Northwestern women's lacrosse has held steady in our rating history among Division I programs: #1 in 2023, #2 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Northwestern lists tuition at about $65,997 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,960. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Northwestern Lacrosse FAQ
Does Northwestern have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Northwestern fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big Ten.
Does Northwestern have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Northwestern does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Northwestern lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Northwestern came from 19 states, led by NY (16), PA (7), CA (6). About 3% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Northwestern recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 11 women's lacrosse commits per class at Northwestern. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Northwestern?
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 Northwestern?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are STEPS, LI Elite, Big 4 HHH. 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