Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Connecticut
There are 20 college women's lacrosse programs in Connecticut, spread across 11 conferences. Published admit rates run from 4 percent at Yale University to 97 percent at Post 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 | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT | D1 | Northeast Conference | 73% | 960-1,190 | 7,822 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | D1 | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 33% | 1,260-1,390 | 5,373 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | D1 | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 72% | 1,150-1,320 | 6,531 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | D1 | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 65% | Not reported | 7,087 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | D1 | Big East Conference | 52% | 1,210-1,440 | 19,835 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | D1 | Ivy League | 4% | 1,470-1,570 | 6,758 |
| Post University | Waterbury, CT | D2 | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference | 97% | Not reported | 13,603 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven, CT | D2 | Northeast-10 Conference | 91% | 910-1,090 | 6,295 |
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | D2 | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference | 83% | 935-1,160 | 1,534 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | D2 | Northeast-10 Conference | 60% | 1,060-1,265 | 4,841 |
| Albertus Magnus College | New Haven, CT | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 59% | 850-1,090 | 991 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | D3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 37% | 1,350-1,500 | 1,937 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic, CT | D3 | Little East Conference | 83% | 1,070-1,260 | 3,418 |
| Mitchell College | New London, CT | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 95% | Not reported | 377 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | D3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 29% | 1,298-1,470 | 2,146 |
| United States Coast Guard Academy | New London, CT | D3 | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 22% | 1,240-1,400 | 1,108 |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | D3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 96% | 1,120-1,310 | 4,146 |
| University of Saint Joseph | West Hartford, CT | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 79% | 850-1,170 | 838 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | D3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 16% | 1,415-1,540 | 3,067 |
| Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | D3 | Little East Conference | 87% | 1,040-1,170 | 3,511 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2019 to 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 20 college women's lacrosse programs in Connecticut, the median published admit rate is 72 percent. The most selective is Yale University in New Haven at 4 percent, and the most accessible is Post University at 97 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 377 undergraduates at Mitchell College 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 20 programs. 7 of the 20 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 72 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.
Not sure what to write? Read the guide to emailing a college lacrosse coach, or check when coaches are allowed to contact you.
Common questions
How many college women's lacrosse programs are there in Connecticut?
20, across 11 conferences. That count spans every level with a program in the state, from Division I to junior college where present.
What is the hardest college 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 Mitchell College is the smallest at 377. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.