Simmons
Simmons University
With about 1,750 undergraduates, Simmons is a small private college in Boston, MA. Simmons fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level. Acceptance is broad at 66%, with an average SAT of 1332. The school's six-year graduation rate is 71%.
Where Simmons Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Simmons women's lacrosse added 19 tracked commits from 8 states over the classes of 2020–2025. The pipeline is strongly local: Massachusetts leads with 9 commits (47% of the total). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Simmons's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Laxachusetts, Aces, Athena.
- Massachusetts9
- Connecticut2
- New York2
- Ohio2
- Maine1
- Laxachusetts3
- Aces1
- Athena1
- Baystate Bullets1
- Nor'easter1
- Bay1
- Bishop Stang1
- Braintree1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2025. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Simmons
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Simmons is a Tier 12 player (median of 19 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #117 (2023) to #198 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $45,538 per year before financial aid. 71% of students graduate within six years. About 1,750 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Simmons Lacrosse FAQ
Does Simmons have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Simmons fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
Does Simmons have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Simmons does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Simmons lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Simmons came from 8 states, led by MA (9), CT (2), NY (2). About 47% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Simmons recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 women's lacrosse commits per class at Simmons. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Simmons?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Simmons?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Laxachusetts, Aces, Athena. 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