Rider
Rider University
Rider's lacrosse programs play in the MAAC at the NCAA Division I level out of Lawrenceville, NJ. Rider fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is broad at 79%, with an average SAT of 1219. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 3,192. The school's six-year graduation rate is 63%.
Where Rider Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Rider women's lacrosse added 64 tracked commits from 14 states over the classes of 2023–2027. The pipeline is strongly local: New Jersey leads with 25 commits (39% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Rider's New Jersey-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Triple Threat, AA Aim, All Lax.
- New Jersey25
- California6
- New York6
- Pennsylvania5
- Maryland4
- Triple Threat7
- AA Aim5
- All Lax4
- LI Elite4
- STEPS4
- FDU-Florham7
- Rumson-Fair Haven2
- Abington Heights1
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 Rider
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Rider is a Tier 7 player (median of 51 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
The rating trend points down among Division I programs: #96 (2024) to #119 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $38,900 per year before financial aid. 63% of students graduate within six years. About 3,192 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Rider Lacrosse FAQ
Does Rider have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Rider fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the MAAC.
Does Rider have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Rider does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Rider lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Rider came from 14 states, led by NJ (25), CA (6), NY (6). About 39% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Rider recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 11 women's lacrosse commits per class at Rider. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Rider?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Rider?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Triple Threat, AA Aim, All Lax. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
Similar Programs
Data updated 2026-08-27 · methodology