Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Tech is a large public university in Blacksburg, VA, with roughly 30,435 undergraduates. Virginia Tech fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the ACC at the NCAA Division I level. Acceptance is selective at 57%, with an average SAT of 1337. The school's six-year graduation rate is 86%.
Lacrosse Programs at Virginia Tech
Where Virginia Tech Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 83 women's lacrosse commitments to Virginia Tech from 13 states across the classes of 2020–2027. Maryland leads the pipeline with 28 commits. Just 19% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Virginia Tech's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Heros, Capital, Cav Lax.
- Maryland28
- Virginia16
- New York10
- Pennsylvania8
- New Jersey5
- Heros11
- Capital4
- Cav Lax3
- LI Elite3
- M&D3
- Glenelg HS5
- Georgetown Visitation3
- Old Dominion3
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 Tech
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Virginia Tech is a Tier 3 player (median of 72 tracked commits), and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
The rating trend points down among Division I programs: #26 (2023) to #37 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
As a public school, Virginia Tech lists tuition at about $15,478 for in-state students and $36,694 out of state. 86% of students graduate within six years. About 30,435 undergraduates attend. Recruits should treat these as starting numbers: net cost after aid varies widely, so ask about it early in the process.
Virginia Tech Lacrosse FAQ
Does Virginia Tech have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Virginia Tech fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the ACC.
Does Virginia Tech have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Virginia Tech does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Virginia Tech lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Virginia Tech came from 13 states, led by MD (28), VA (16), NY (10). About 19% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Virginia Tech recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 12 women's lacrosse commits per class at Virginia Tech. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Virginia Tech?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Virginia Tech?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Heros, Capital, Cav Lax. 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