Program directory
D1 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Connecticut
There are 6 D1 women's lacrosse programs in Connecticut, spread across 4 conferences. Published admit rates run from 4 percent at Yale University to 73 percent at Central Connecticut State University. University of Connecticut is the largest school on the list with 19,835 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT | Northeast Conference | 73% | 960-1,190 | 7,822 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 33% | 1,260-1,390 | 5,373 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 72% | 1,150-1,320 | 6,531 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 65% | Not reported | 7,087 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Big East Conference | 52% | 1,210-1,440 | 19,835 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Ivy League | 4% | 1,470-1,570 | 6,758 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2023. "Not reported" means the school does not publish that figure; junior colleges are typically open enrollment.
What these numbers say about this list
Across the 6 D1 women's lacrosse programs in Connecticut, the median published admit rate is 65 percent. The most selective is Yale University in New Haven at 4 percent, and the most accessible is Central Connecticut State University at 73 percent. The highest test band belongs to Yale University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,470 to 1,570 on the SAT. School size spans 5,373 undergraduates at Fairfield University to 19,835 at University of Connecticut, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with 3 of the 6 programs. 3 of the 6 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot.
How to use this list
A target list works best when it spans levels. Pick a handful of programs where you would be one of the stronger recruits, a group where you fit the current roster, and a few reaches. Use the admit rate and SAT columns the same way: schools admitting above 65 percent with a test band at or below your score are academic safeties, and the single-digit schools are reaches no matter how good your film is.
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Common questions
How many Division 1 women's lacrosse programs are there in Connecticut?
6, across 4 conferences. Every one of them is listed on this page with city, conference, and admissions data.
What is the hardest Division 1 women's lacrosse school to get into in Connecticut?
Yale University in New Haven is the most selective on this list, admitting 4 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,470 to 1,570. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Connecticut?
University of Connecticut is the largest school on this list with 19,835 undergraduates, while Fairfield University is the smallest at 5,373. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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