Piedmont
Piedmont University
With about 1,235 undergraduates, Piedmont is a small private college in Demorest, GA. The school competes in the USA South Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 93%, with an average SAT of 1074. The school's six-year graduation rate is 41%.
Lacrosse Programs at Piedmont
Piedmont plays women's lacrosse in the USA South Athletic Conference, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 12-8 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #395, Tier 12.
In men's lacrosse, Piedmont is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the USA South Athletic Conference. The team went 9-8 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #274, Tier 10.
Where Piedmont Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Piedmont women's lacrosse added 16 tracked commits from 7 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The pipeline is strongly local: Georgia leads with 6 commits (38% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Piedmont's Georgia-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include ATL Storm, Angels w/ Attitude, B12/Limitless/West GA.
- Georgia6
- Florida5
- California1
- Maryland1
- North Carolina1
- ATL Storm1
- Angels w/ Attitude1
- B12/Limitless/West GA1
- CCLax1
- Chaos1
- Bartram Trail1
- Bishop Verot1
- Bremen1
Piedmont men's lacrosse added 45 tracked commits from 15 states over the classes of 2020–2026. Georgia leads the pipeline with 13 commits. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Piedmont's Georgia-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include TEAM 91, AUGUSTA PATRIOTS, THUNDER LB3.
- Georgia13
- North Carolina10
- Florida4
- Illinois3
- Maryland3
- TEAM 915
- AUGUSTA PATRIOTS3
- THUNDER LB33
- EAST AVE2
- REBELS2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Piedmont
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Piedmont is a Tier 12 player (median of 16 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Piedmont is a Tier 10 player (median of 45 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
A program on the rise among Division III programs — climbing from #164 (2023) to #148 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #119 (2023) to #137 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $30,680 per year before financial aid. 41% of students graduate within six years. About 1,235 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Piedmont Lacrosse FAQ
Does Piedmont have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Piedmont fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the USA South Athletic Conference.
Does Piedmont have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Piedmont fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the USA South Athletic Conference.
What states do Piedmont lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Piedmont came from 15 states, led by GA (13), NC (10), FL (4). About 29% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Piedmont recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 6 men's lacrosse commits per class at Piedmont. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Piedmont?
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 Piedmont?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are TEAM 91, AUGUSTA PATRIOTS, THUNDER LB3. 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