Tennessee Wesleyan
Tennessee Wesleyan University
With about 832 undergraduates, Tennessee Wesleyan is a small private college in Athens, TN. The school competes at the NAIA level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is selective at 59%, with an average SAT of 1051. The school's six-year graduation rate is 44%.
Lacrosse Programs at Tennessee Wesleyan
The Tennessee Wesleyan women's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. The team went 2-1 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #497 nationally (Tier 12).
The Tennessee Wesleyan men's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. The team went 1-0 in the 2025 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #335 nationally (Tier 11).
Where Tennessee Wesleyan Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Tennessee Wesleyan women's lacrosse added 12 tracked commits from 7 states over the classes of 2020–2026. Tennessee — the program's home state — supplies the largest share, 5 of 12 commits. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Tennessee Wesleyan's Tennessee-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Edge, Fusion, Shipyard appear most often among tracked commits.
- Tennessee5
- Florida2
- BC1
- California1
- Colorado1
- Edge1
- Fusion1
- Shipyard1
- Smoky Mountain Shine1
- TRUE1
- William Blount3
- Farragut2
- Other2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Tennessee Wesleyan
Of 11 tracked Tennessee Wesleyan women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
Of 6 tracked Tennessee Wesleyan men'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
Tennessee Wesleyan women's lacrosse is trending up among NAIA programs: from #27 in 2023 to #12 in 2026 in our rating history.
Tennessee Wesleyan men's lacrosse has held steady in our rating history among NAIA programs: #11 in 2023, #12 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Tennessee Wesleyan lists tuition at about $29,264 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 832. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Tennessee Wesleyan Lacrosse FAQ
Does Tennessee Wesleyan have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Tennessee Wesleyan fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
Does Tennessee Wesleyan have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Tennessee Wesleyan fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
What states do Tennessee Wesleyan lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Tennessee Wesleyan came from 7 states, led by TN (5), FL (2), BC (1). About 42% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Tennessee Wesleyan recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 women's lacrosse commits per class at Tennessee Wesleyan. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Tennessee Wesleyan?
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 Tennessee Wesleyan?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Edge, Fusion, Shipyard. 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