Occidental
Occidental College
With about 1,844 undergraduates, Occidental is a small private college in Los Angeles, CA. Occidental fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the SCIAC at the NCAA Division III level. Acceptance is selective at 40%, with an average SAT of 1461. The school's six-year graduation rate is 85%.
Where Occidental Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 25 women's lacrosse commitments to Occidental from 13 states across the classes of 2023–2027. California leads the pipeline with 4 commits. Just 16% 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 (2,711), which makes Occidental's California-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include ARC, Lax Northwest, Team 180.
- California4
- Washington4
- Colorado3
- Maryland3
- Oregon3
- ARC2
- Lax Northwest2
- Team 1802
- 2531
- Cityside1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Occidental
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Occidental is a Tier 11 player (median of 25 tracked commits).
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
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #107 (2023) to #114 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $63,446 per year before financial aid. 85% of students graduate within six years. About 1,844 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Occidental Lacrosse FAQ
Does Occidental have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Occidental fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the SCIAC.
Does Occidental have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Occidental does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Occidental lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Occidental came from 13 states, led by CA (4), WA (4), CO (3). About 16% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Occidental recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 5 women's lacrosse commits per class at Occidental. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Occidental?
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 Occidental?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are ARC, Lax Northwest, Team 180. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-10-12 · methodology