Ottawa
Ottawa University-Ottawa
With about 935 undergraduates, Ottawa is a small private college in Ottawa, KS. The school competes at the NAIA level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 80%, with an average SAT of 1011. The school's six-year graduation rate is 29%.
Lacrosse Programs at Ottawa
The Ottawa women's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. The team went 0-2 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #445, Tier 12.
The Ottawa men's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #424, Tier 12.
Where Ottawa Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2025, our commitment data tracks 19 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Ottawa from 10 states. California leads the pipeline with 4 commits. Just 0% 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 (3,554), which makes Ottawa's California-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Wasatch, Palms, Peachtree City.
- California4
- Oklahoma4
- Utah4
- Florida1
- Georgia1
- Wasatch3
- Palms1
- Peachtree City1
- Prairie Fire1
- Prairie Fire/Red Dirt1
- Bixby2
- Chaparral2
- Other2
Ottawa men's lacrosse added 8 tracked commits from 6 states over the classes of 2020–2024. Kansas leads the pipeline with 2 commits. Just 25% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Ottawa's Kansas-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include MIDWEST TOP GUN, BLACK KNIGHTS, COBRA.
- Kansas2
- Nebraska2
- Colorado1
- Iowa1
- Maryland1
- MIDWEST TOP GUN2
- BLACK KNIGHTS1
- COBRA1
- TRUE COLORADO1
- TRUE LACROSSE KANSAS1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2025. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Ottawa
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Ottawa is a Tier 12 player (median of 19 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Ottawa is a Tier 12 player (median of 8 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
The program's rating rank among NAIA programs has been stable — #17 (2023) to #15 (2026).
The rating trend points down among NAIA programs: #15 (2023) to #27 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $35,300 per year before financial aid. 29% of students graduate within six years. About 935 undergraduates attend. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Ottawa Lacrosse FAQ
Does Ottawa have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Ottawa fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
Does Ottawa have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Ottawa fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
What states do Ottawa lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Ottawa came from 10 states, led by CA (4), OK (4), UT (4). About 0% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Ottawa recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 women's lacrosse commits per class at Ottawa. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Ottawa?
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 Ottawa?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Wasatch, Palms, Peachtree City. 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