School profile
Fairfield University Lacrosse
Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The school admits 33 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,260 to 1,390, and enrolls 5,373 undergraduates.
Location
Fairfield, CT
Admit rate
33%
SAT range
1,260-1,390
Undergraduates
5,373
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Women's | Division 1 | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
How Fairfield University compares
With a 33 percent admit rate, Fairfield University is more selective than 89 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,260 and 1,390 on the SAT, or 29 to 32 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 5,373 undergraduates, it is the 6th largest of the 17 lacrosse schools in Connecticut with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Fairfield University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Canisius College72% admit · SAT 1,050-1,320
- Canisius University72% admit · SAT 1,050-1,320
- Iona University87% admit · SAT 1,110-1,300
- Manhattan College79% admit · SAT 1,180-1,358
- Manhattan University79% admit · SAT 1,180-1,358
- Marist College57% admit · SAT 1,190-1,340
- Mount St. Mary's University74% admit · SAT 1,046-1,280
- Niagara University87% admit · SAT 1,060-1,235
Common questions
Does Fairfield University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Fairfield University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Fairfield, Connecticut, competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Fairfield University?
Fairfield University admits 33 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 89 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,260 to 1,390. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Fairfield University?
Fairfield University enrolls 5,373 undergraduates, the 6th largest among the 17 lacrosse schools in Connecticut with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.