Winthrop
Winthrop University
Winthrop, in Rock Hill, SC, competes in the Big South at the NCAA Division I level. Winthrop fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. Acceptance is broad at 75%, with an average SAT of 1132. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 3,424. The school's six-year graduation rate is 61%.
Where Winthrop Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Winthrop women's lacrosse added 81 tracked commits from 20 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Maryland (18 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 4% of commits come from South Carolina itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Winthrop's Maryland-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: NXT, Team 91, Team 91 (NC)/Carolina Flight appear most often among tracked commits.
- Maryland18
- Virginia9
- New York8
- North Carolina7
- Pennsylvania7
- NXT3
- Team 913
- Team 91 (NC)/Carolina Flight3
- 2142
- 3D2
- East Grand Rapids2
- Higley2
- Hoggard2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Winthrop
Of 80 tracked Winthrop women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 8.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Winthrop women's lacrosse has held steady in our rating history among Division I programs: #114 in 2023, #114 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $15,956 in state and $30,286 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,424. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Winthrop Lacrosse FAQ
Does Winthrop have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Winthrop fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big South.
Does Winthrop have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Winthrop does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Winthrop lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Winthrop came from 20 states, led by MD (18), VA (9), NY (8). About 4% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Winthrop recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 10 women's lacrosse commits per class at Winthrop. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Winthrop?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Winthrop?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are NXT, Team 91, Team 91 (NC)/Carolina Flight. 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