Sweet Briar
Sweet Briar College
With about 463 undergraduates, Sweet Briar is a small private college in Sweet Briar, VA. Sweet Briar fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level. Acceptance is broad at 72%, with an average SAT of 1227. The school's six-year graduation rate is 48%.
Where Sweet Briar Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Sweet Briar women's lacrosse added 12 tracked commits from 7 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Virginia (4 commits). Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Sweet Briar's Virginia-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Baltimore Gators, Legacy, Phantoms appear most often among tracked commits.
- Virginia4
- Maryland3
- California1
- North Carolina1
- New Jersey1
- Baltimore Gators1
- Legacy1
- Phantoms1
- Shamrocks/Port City Storm1
- TRUE1
- Eastern View1
- Edison1
- Havre De Grace1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Sweet Briar
Of 11 tracked Sweet Briar women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
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
Sweet Briar women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #278 in 2023 to #273 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Sweet Briar lists tuition at about $25,110 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 463. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Sweet Briar Lacrosse FAQ
Does Sweet Briar have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Sweet Briar fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Does Sweet Briar have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Sweet Briar does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Sweet Briar lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Sweet Briar came from 7 states, led by VA (4), MD (3), CA (1). About 33% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Sweet Briar recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 1 women's lacrosse commits per class at Sweet Briar. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Sweet Briar?
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 Sweet Briar?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Baltimore Gators, Legacy, Phantoms. 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