Roanoke
Roanoke College
Roanoke is a small private college in Salem, VA, with about 1,801 undergraduates. The school competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 80%, with an average SAT of 1193. The school's six-year graduation rate is 66%.
Lacrosse Programs at Roanoke
In women's lacrosse, Roanoke is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The team went 10-9 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #196 nationally (Tier 9).
In men's lacrosse, Roanoke is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The team went 14-6 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #123 nationally (Tier 7).
Where Roanoke Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 68 women's lacrosse commitments to Roanoke from 16 states across the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Maryland (16 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 24% of commits come from Virginia itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Roanoke's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: REV, TLC, Nor'easter appear most often among tracked commits.
- Maryland16
- Virginia16
- Massachusetts8
- Connecticut6
- North Carolina3
- REV4
- TLC4
- Nor'easter3
- YJ South3
- Check-Hers2
- Fairfield Warde2
- Hanover2
- John Carroll2
Roanoke men's lacrosse added 110 tracked commits from 23 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Virginia (23 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 21% of commits come from Virginia itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Roanoke's Virginia-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: TEAM 91, EXPRESS, AMPED appear most often among tracked commits.
- Virginia23
- Pennsylvania12
- Maryland10
- Massachusetts7
- Connecticut6
- TEAM 917
- EXPRESS4
- AMPED3
- FUSION3
- VLC3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Roanoke
Of 68 tracked Roanoke women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 9.
Of 110 tracked Roanoke men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 8.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Roanoke women's lacrosse has slipped among Division III programs in our rating history, from #21 in 2023 to #47 in 2026.
Roanoke men's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #37 in 2023 to #34 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Roanoke lists tuition at about $36,774 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,801. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Roanoke Lacrosse FAQ
Does Roanoke have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Roanoke fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Does Roanoke have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Roanoke fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
What states do Roanoke lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Roanoke came from 23 states, led by VA (23), PA (12), MD (10). About 21% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Roanoke recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 15 men's lacrosse commits per class at Roanoke. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Roanoke?
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 Roanoke?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are TEAM 91, EXPRESS, AMPED. 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