Smith College
With a 20% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1480, Smith College sits among the more selective private colleges fielding lacrosse. Smith College fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the NEWMAC at the NCAA Division III level. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 2,501. The school's six-year graduation rate is 90%.
Lacrosse Programs at Smith College
Where Smith College Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Smith College women's lacrosse added 30 tracked commits from 15 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The largest share arrives from Massachusetts (7 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 23% of commits come from Massachusetts itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Smith College's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Laxachusetts, TRUE, 3D appear most often among tracked commits.
- Massachusetts7
- California5
- New York4
- New Jersey3
- Connecticut1
- Laxachusetts3
- TRUE2
- 3D1
- ADVNC1
- Arc/CitySide/Seattle Starz1
- Acalanes1
- Asheville HS1
- California San Ramon1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Smith College
Of 30 tracked Smith College women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 11.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Smith College women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #100 in 2023 to #85 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Smith College lists tuition at about $61,568 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,501. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Smith College Lacrosse FAQ
Does Smith College have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Smith College fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NEWMAC.
Does Smith College have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Smith College does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Smith College lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Smith College came from 15 states, led by MA (7), CA (5), NY (4). About 23% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Smith College recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 6 women's lacrosse commits per class at Smith College. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Smith College?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Smith College?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Laxachusetts, TRUE, 3D. 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