Southern Virginia
Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia is a small private college in Buena Vista, VA, with about 967 undergraduates. 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 100%, with an average SAT of 1099. The school's six-year graduation rate is 38%.
Lacrosse Programs at Southern Virginia
The Southern Virginia women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the USA South Athletic Conference. The team went 8-7 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #434, Tier 12.
Southern Virginia plays men's lacrosse in the USA South Athletic Conference, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 9-8 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #282, Tier 10.
Where Southern Virginia Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Southern Virginia women's lacrosse added 17 tracked commits from 2 states over the classes of 2020–2025. Utah leads the pipeline with 16 commits. Just 0% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Southern Virginia's Utah-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Wasatch, Force, UT Elevate.
- Utah16
- AB1
- Wasatch4
- Force2
- UT Elevate2
- ELEVE81
- UT Wild1
- Brighton2
- Other2
- Timpanogos2
Our data covers 12 men's lacrosse commitments to Southern Virginia from 4 states across the classes of 2023–2025. Utah leads the pipeline with 7 commits. Just 0% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Southern Virginia's Utah-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include WASATCH, UT SUMMIT, IM3.
- Utah7
- Maryland2
- Pennsylvania2
- Idaho1
- WASATCH3
- UT SUMMIT2
- IM31
- LEBANON VALLEY1
- SHRED THREAD1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2025. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Southern Virginia
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Southern Virginia is a Tier 12 player (median of 17 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Southern Virginia is a Tier 10 player (median of 12 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
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #119 (2023) to #192 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #95 (2023) to #130 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $20,040 per year before financial aid. 38% of students graduate within six years. About 967 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Southern Virginia Lacrosse FAQ
Does Southern Virginia have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Southern Virginia fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the USA South Athletic Conference.
Does Southern Virginia have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Southern Virginia fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the USA South Athletic Conference.
What states do Southern Virginia lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Southern Virginia came from 2 states, led by UT (16), AB (1). About 0% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Southern Virginia recruit each year?
Across the 2020–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 4 women's lacrosse commits per class at Southern Virginia. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Southern Virginia?
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 Southern Virginia?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Wasatch, Force, UT Elevate. 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