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12/17/2016 Lacrosse Scholarships & Chances of Playing College Lacrosse Scholarship College Lacrosse & Scholarship Opportunities Stats.com 576 schools sponsored varsity Lacrosse teams during 2015: Athleĕc Scholarships Average Athleĕc Number Number of teams Varsity Athletes (1) Average team size limit per team ** Scholarship (2) Division of Schools Men's Women's Men Women Men's Women's Men Women Men Women NCAA I 121 70 113 3,137 3,321 45 30 12.6 12 $ 14,151 $ 15,365 NCAA II 105 64 99 2,407 2,221 38 22 10.8 9.9 $ 6,716 $ 7,967 NCAA III 289 230 274 7,801 5,626 34 21 ‐ ‐ $ ‐ $ ‐ NAIA 28 21 23 505 428 24 19 ‐ ‐ $ 6,879 $ 7,464 NJCAA 33 32 17 791 291 25 17 20 20 $ 353 $ 424 Totals 576 417 526 14,641 11,887 35 23 $ 4,745 $ 5,277 (1) Varsity Rosters may include JV, reserve and/or pracĕce squad players and do not reflect club or intramural team parĕcipants. ** Do the Math! NCAA Division I men's Lacrosse teams have an average roster size of 45 players but only a maximum of 12.6 scholarships to award per team. This means the average award covers less than 30% of a typical athlete's annual college costs. Lacrosse is an equivalency sport for NCAA limits, so parĕal scholarships can be awarded as long as the combined equivalent awards do not exceed the limit. For example, an NCAA Division I school can award 24 women lacrosse players each a 1/2 scholarship and sĕll meet the limit of 12 per team. For more informaĕon see our page on scholarship limits. (2) Average Athleĕc Scholarship is the average award per athlete for ALL varsity sports sponsored by the specific school. Some athletes receive full awards, some receive parĕal and many receive none. Addiĕonally some sports within a school may be fully funded, some parĕally and some sports provide no athleĕc scholarships. Private schools generally have higher tuiĕon than public schools and the average award will reflect this. Odds of a high school athlete playing College Lacrosse * Men Women Number of US High School Lacrosse players 108,450 84,785 Number of US College Lacrosse Players (See table above) 14,641 11,887 % of foreign students playing NCAA Lacrosse * 3.0% 0.9% % of US High School Players compeĕng at any College level 13.1% 13.9% % of US High School Players compeĕng at NCAA I Schools 2.8% 3.9% 2016 * See our page on the chances of a High School Athlete playing in College for more informaĕon. New Data! 2016 Athletic Scholarship Averages for NCAA I Lacrosse teams The following are the results of our 2016 survey of NCAA I schools that sponsored varsity lacrosse teams during their 2015­16 fiscal years. The results reflect the average number of athletic scholarships and the average award per team, as well as the low and high range for the number and average amount of scholarships awards per team: 2016 NCAA Golf Men's NCAA I Lacrosse Teams Average Low High Scholarships awarded per team 36 29 43 Average Scholarship per team $ 12,203 $ 8,078 $ 17,483 Women's NCAA I Lacrosse Teams Average Low High Scholarships awarded per team 31 23 38 Average Scholarship per team $ 12,884 $ 3,394 $ 22,842 The number of scholarships awarded is per team, so for 4 year schools typically only 25% or so will be available for the incoming (i.e. freshmen) class. Data includes responding schools only, programs that do not award athletic scholarships (Ivy League, etc.) are not included in these results. Coach's Corner New Feature! We asked a few coaches from around the country to take time from their busy schedules and provide some brief input for high school & middle school athletes hoping to play College Lacrosse. Here are some thoughts we believe are particularly helpful: Jane Ward, Gordon College (NCAA III) http://www.scholarshipstats.com/lacrosse.html 1/14 12/17/2016 Lacrosse Scholarships & Chances of Playing College Lacrosse One big mistake I o├en see is players don’t film their games. Coaches may not be able to see a game but need to know if you are a good fit and what your skill level is. While many players create a highlight reel of their best plays, many coaches want to see a consecuĕve half or 15 minutes of play. This helps the coach see how you play off‐ball, what kind of teammate you are, and how you adjust when a play doesn’t work out. Overall, we just want to see you play. Help us to see who you are as an athlete. Vince Smith, Colorado Mesa University (NCAA II) I see too many players and families pour too much money into the club scene and not enough ĕme and energy into individual skill development. Invest in a bucket of balls, a speed ladder, a personal trainer and the results will take care of themselves. Yes, players need to play, but they also need the skills to make them a desirable candidate for colleges and universiĕes. If the potenĕal athlete can hardly shoot the ball with his/her off hand, or cannot move his/her feet well defensively, chances are that player is going to find himself or herself in limbo come ĕme for the college selecĕon process. This is because the largest jump from high school to college is the athleĕcism and speed of play and this expedited level is a major adjustment no maĥer where you played in high school. The freshman player able to step on the field right away is few and far between. While there are a number of qualified clubs and programs out there, simply playing on one does not mean you will be recruited to play college lacrosse. Many of these club organizaĕons use their ĕme more for playing and geħng the student athlete exposure and do not effecĕvely focus on skill development. What many families do not realize is that they can get the exposure by filming games, sending tapes and also going to university and college prospect camps The full scholarship in college lacrosse is essenĕally a myth, especially In Division II where a team can award a maximum of 10.8 scholarships. That is one of the reasons why academics are so important, potenĕal student athletes with higher high school grades and SAT/ACT scores may qualify for academic aid. The best steps a player can take to get a chance to play in college is to put yourself in front of the coach, work on your individual skills and get the best grades you can. The student athlete needs to aĥend prospect camps, go to the university/college they are interested in and help make a name for themselves by playing in front of and introducing themselves to the coach. Good academics are also going to open many doors. Mike Murphy, Colgate University (NCAA I) Don't believe the hype. Social media, early commitments and the regular media are trying to bank on hysteria. 2016 The college process is not a sprint it's a marathon. In order for any young person to find the right school they have to put in the work. Invesĕgate, research, visit. Just because Joey on your club team is commiĥed as a freshman, doesn't mean you need to be commiĥed as well. Worry about yourself. Very few Division I players are on full scholarship and yes, higher educaĕon is expensive, but you will get back what you put in. Be a mulĕ‐sport athlete. Lacrosse is a hybrid sport, be a hybrid athlete. Specializaĕon is not special! Also don't over train. Don't be afraid to be a kid, take some ĕme off! More and more high school students are geħng to college beat and banged up. Its due to over training! Focus on your school work from the very beginning. The beĥer student you are the more opportuniĕes you will have. Don't let athleĕcs be the sole dictator of your college choice. Be the very best student‐athlete you can be. Challenge yourself with tough classes. Be great your freshman and sophomore year, don't think you are going to make up a huge amount of ground if you dig yourself a hole your first two years. Make sure you high school coach is involved. Your club coach may be great and a great resource, but you are paying to be part of the club, your high school coach loves you for you. Tanya Kotowicz, Quinnipiac University (NCAA I) http://www.scholarshipstats.com/lacrosse.html 2/14 12/17/2016 Lacrosse Scholarships & Chances of Playing College Lacrosse Character maĥers. Work on it every day, make good choices and get involved. Pick a good aħtude. As the athlete, take ownership of your college search, let your parents support you, but you do the work. Research all aspects of the school academically and athleĕcally ‐ do your homework. School first! Open the doors for your lacrosse opportuniĕes by taking care of school. Work hard every day, not once in a while. Who are you when no one is watching? Sign up with the NCAA Eligibility Center and keep your profile updated. Understand the eligibility standards and keep progressing towards them. Meet with a guidance counselor weekly or monthly to update and check in. Understand the finances (financial aid, merit aid, athleĕc aid) of each university in your search and remember that a full scholarship in lacrosse is rare. *** Commit because you have done your homework and it's the place you want to be.

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