Virginia
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Virginia is a selective public university in Charlottesville, VA with a 17% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1488. The school competes in the ACC at the NCAA Division I level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 17,315. The school's six-year graduation rate is 95%.
Lacrosse Programs at Virginia
Virginia plays women's lacrosse in the ACC, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 8-9 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #18 nationally (Tier 2).
In men's lacrosse, Virginia is a NCAA Division I program and a member of the ACC. The team went 10-7 in the 2026 season, finishing ranked #10 in the DI Committee's Top 10 poll. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #8 nationally (Tier 2).
Where Virginia Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Virginia women's lacrosse added 86 tracked commits from 16 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Maryland (21 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 15% of commits come from Virginia itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Virginia's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Capital, LI Elite, Cav Lax appear most often among tracked commits.
- Maryland21
- New York15
- Virginia13
- Pennsylvania9
- New Jersey5
- Capital7
- LI Elite5
- Cav Lax4
- Heros4
- Monster4
- Darien4
- St Annes-Belfield3
- St Stephens & St Agnes3
Virginia men's lacrosse added 108 tracked commits from 19 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Maryland (15 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 14% of commits come from Virginia itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Virginia's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: EXPRESS, LEADING EDGE, LI EXPRESS appear most often among tracked commits.
- Maryland15
- Virginia15
- New Jersey13
- New York10
- California8
- EXPRESS8
- LEADING EDGE5
- LI EXPRESS5
- MADLAX5
- SWEETLAX5
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Virginia
Of 84 tracked Virginia women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 2, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Of 108 tracked Virginia men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 1, 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
Virginia women's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #14 in 2023 to #19 in 2026.
Virginia men's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #2 in 2023 to #10 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $20,986 in state and $58,014 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,315. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Virginia Lacrosse FAQ
Does Virginia have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Virginia fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the ACC.
Does Virginia have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Virginia fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the ACC.
What states do Virginia lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Virginia came from 19 states, led by MD (15), VA (15), NJ (13). About 14% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Virginia recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 13 men's lacrosse commits per class at Virginia. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Virginia?
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 Virginia?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are EXPRESS, LEADING EDGE, LI EXPRESS. 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