USC
University of Southern California
USC is a selective private university in Los Angeles, CA with a 10% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1501. USC fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes at the NCAA Division I level. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 20,817. The school's six-year graduation rate is 92%.
Lacrosse Programs at USC
Where USC Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the the class of 2020, our commitment data tracks 8 women's lacrosse recruits landing at USC from 6 states. The largest share arrives from New York (3 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 13% of commits come from California itself. Club pipelines matter here: LI Elite, BBL, MD United appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York3
- California1
- Illinois1
- Maryland1
- Minnesota1
- LI Elite2
- BBL1
- MD United1
- MN Elite1
- SkyWalkers1
- Bayport-Blue Point1
- Cold Spring Harbor1
- Eden Prairie1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2020. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at USC
Of 8 tracked USC women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 2, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
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
USC women's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #17 in 2023 to #36 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
USC lists tuition at about $68,237 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 20,817. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
USC Lacrosse FAQ
Does USC have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — USC fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Does USC have a men's lacrosse program?
No. USC does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do USC lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to USC came from 6 states, led by NY (3), CA (1), IL (1). About 13% are in-state recruits.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at USC?
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 USC?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are LI Elite, BBL, MD United. 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