Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt is a selective private university in Nashville, TN with a 6% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1550. Vanderbilt fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the American Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 7,143. The school's six-year graduation rate is 93%.
Where Vanderbilt Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Vanderbilt women's lacrosse added 71 tracked commits from 19 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (13 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 4% of commits come from Tennessee itself. Club pipelines matter here: LI Elite, FL Select, Heros appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York13
- Florida9
- Maryland9
- Connecticut6
- Massachusetts6
- LI Elite6
- FL Select3
- Heros3
- M&D3
- MA Elite3
- Bullis School2
- Manhasset2
- North Carolina2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Vanderbilt
Of 63 tracked Vanderbilt women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 4, 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
Vanderbilt women's lacrosse is trending up among Division I programs: from #55 in 2023 to #51 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Vanderbilt lists tuition at about $63,946 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,143. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Vanderbilt Lacrosse FAQ
Does Vanderbilt have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Vanderbilt fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the American Athletic Conference.
Does Vanderbilt have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Vanderbilt does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Vanderbilt lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Vanderbilt came from 19 states, led by NY (13), FL (9), MD (9). About 4% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Vanderbilt recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 10 women's lacrosse commits per class at Vanderbilt. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Vanderbilt?
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 Vanderbilt?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are LI Elite, FL Select, Heros. 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