Wooster
The College of Wooster
Wooster is a small private college in Wooster, OH, with about 1,876 undergraduates. The school competes in the North Coast Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is selective at 54%, with an average SAT of 1370. The school's six-year graduation rate is 74%.
Lacrosse Programs at Wooster
The Wooster women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the North Coast Athletic Conference. The team went 17-3 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #250 nationally (Tier 10).
Wooster plays men's lacrosse in the North Coast Athletic Conference, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 12-6 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #190 nationally (Tier 9).
Where Wooster Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Wooster women's lacrosse added 27 tracked commits from 15 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The largest share arrives from Massachusetts (5 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 15% of commits come from Ohio itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Wooster's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Central, NH Tomahawks, Lucky Lax appear most often among tracked commits.
- Massachusetts5
- Ohio4
- New Hampshire3
- New York3
- California2
- Central3
- NH Tomahawks3
- Lucky Lax2
- TRUE2
- 3D/CT Grizzlies1
- Algonquin1
- Aquinas Academy1
- Arlington Catholic1
Across the classes of 2020–2027, our commitment data tracks 89 men's lacrosse recruits landing at Wooster from 23 states. The largest share arrives from New Jersey (10 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 8% of commits come from Ohio itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Wooster's New Jersey-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: TEAM 91, 3D NEW ENGLAND, DENVER ELITE appear most often among tracked commits.
- New Jersey10
- Colorado9
- Pennsylvania9
- New York8
- California7
- TEAM 915
- 3D NEW ENGLAND4
- DENVER ELITE4
- MAD DOG3
- NJ RIOT3
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Wooster
Of 27 tracked Wooster women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 10.
Of 89 tracked Wooster men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 9.
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
Wooster women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #92 in 2023 to #45 in 2026 in our rating history.
Wooster men's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #72 in 2023 to #67 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Wooster lists tuition at about $59,550 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,876. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Wooster Lacrosse FAQ
Does Wooster have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Wooster fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the North Coast Athletic Conference.
Does Wooster have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Wooster fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the North Coast Athletic Conference.
What states do Wooster lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Wooster came from 23 states, led by NJ (10), CO (9), PA (9). About 8% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Wooster recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 13 men's lacrosse commits per class at Wooster. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Wooster?
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 Wooster?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are TEAM 91, 3D NEW ENGLAND, DENVER ELITE. 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