Williams
Williams College
With a 10% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1527, Williams sits among the more selective private colleges fielding lacrosse. The school competes in the NESCAC at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 2,060. The school's six-year graduation rate is 97%.
Lacrosse Programs at Williams
Williams plays women's lacrosse in the NESCAC, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 11-7 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #126, Tier 7.
The Williams men's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NESCAC. The team went 8-10 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #86, Tier 6.
Where Williams Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Williams women's lacrosse added 40 tracked commits from 11 states over the classes of 2020–2026. Connecticut leads the pipeline with 9 commits. Just 23% 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 Williams's Connecticut-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include MA Elite, CT Grizzlies, UltGoal.
- Connecticut9
- Massachusetts9
- New Jersey8
- New York5
- Pennsylvania3
- MA Elite4
- CT Grizzlies3
- UltGoal3
- Centercourt2
- Gold Coast2
- Noble & Greenough3
- Deerfield Academy2
- Pingry School2
Our data covers 80 men's lacrosse commitments to Williams from 16 states across the classes of 2020–2027. New Jersey leads the pipeline with 15 commits. Just 8% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Williams's New Jersey-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include LAXACHUSETTS, PATRIOT, LEADING EDGE.
- New Jersey15
- New York13
- Pennsylvania11
- California6
- Massachusetts6
- LAXACHUSETTS4
- PATRIOT4
- LEADING EDGE3
- MESA3
- NEXT LEVEL3
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 Williams
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Williams is a Tier 7 player (median of 40 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Williams is a Tier 8 player (median of 80 tracked commits).
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
A program on the rise among Division III programs — climbing from #11 (2023) to #8 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #12 (2023) to #18 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $64,860 per year before financial aid. 97% of students graduate within six years. About 2,060 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Williams Lacrosse FAQ
Does Williams have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Williams fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NESCAC.
Does Williams have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Williams fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NESCAC.
What states do Williams lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Williams came from 16 states, led by NJ (15), NY (13), PA (11). About 8% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Williams recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 men's lacrosse commits per class at Williams. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Williams?
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 Williams?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are LAXACHUSETTS, PATRIOT, LEADING EDGE. 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