Fairfield University
RecognizedFairfield, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Metro Atlantic Athletic
6.9k students33% accepted
Colleges
Best Men's Lacrosse colleges in Connecticut
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73 coaches recruiting Men's Lacrosse in Connecticut
Yale University
RecognizedNew Haven, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Ivy Group
15.6k students4% accepted$26k net price
Quinnipiac University
RecognizedHamden, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Metro Atlantic Athletic
9.4k students72% accepted
Sacred Heart University
RecognizedFairfield, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Northeast
11k students65% accepted$46.2k net price
Southern Connecticut State University
Somewhat RecognizedNew Haven, Connecticut
NCAA D2 · Northeast 10
9.4k students91% accepted$19.8k net price
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Post University
Somewhat RecognizedWaterbury, Connecticut
NCAA D2 · Northeast 10
16.2k students
Overview
Men's Lacrosse colleges in Connecticut
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 17
- Coaches recruiting
- 73
- 4Division I
- 3Division II
- 10Division III
Connecticut has 17 colleges with Men's Lacrosse programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II and 10 in NCAA Division III. The most popular programs are Fairfield University, Yale University and Quinnipiac University. Their head coaches are John Odierna at Fairfield University, Andy Shay at Yale University and Mason Poli at Quinnipiac University. 3 schools compete in the New England Small College Athletic Conference, the most common conference.
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Every Men's Lacrosse program in Connecticut
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Division I · 4
Fairfield UniversityFairfield · Metro Atlantic Athletic · Coach John Odierna33% acceptedYale UniversityNew Haven · Ivy Group · Coach Andy Shay$26k net price · 4% acceptedQuinnipiac UniversityHamden · Metro Atlantic Athletic · Coach Mason Poli72% acceptedSacred Heart UniversityFairfield · Northeast · Coach Jon Basti$46.2k net price · 65% acceptedDivision II · 3
Division III · 10
United States Coast Guard AcademyNew London · New England Women's & Men's Athletic · Coach Ray LaForte22% accepted
Trinity CollegeHartford · New England Small College Athletic · Coach Jason Tarnow$31.8k net price · 29% accepted
University of HartfordWest Hartford · Conference of New England · Coach RyanMartin$30.6k net price · 96% accepted
University of Saint JosephWest Hartford · Great Northeast Athletic · Coach Andrew Fink$27.6k net price · 79% accepted
Questions
Questions about Men's Lacrosse colleges in Connecticut
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in Connecticut have Men's Lacrosse?
17 colleges in Connecticut have Men's Lacrosse programs: 4 Division I, 3 Division II and 10 Division III.
Which colleges in Connecticut have D1 Men's Lacrosse?
4 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse: Fairfield University, Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University and Yale University.
Which colleges in Connecticut have D2 Men's Lacrosse?
3 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse: Post University, Southern Connecticut State University and University of Bridgeport.
Which colleges in Connecticut have D3 Men's Lacrosse?
10 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse: Albertus Magnus College, Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut State University, Mitchell College, Trinity College, United States Coast Guard Academy, University of Hartford, University of Saint Joseph and 2 more.
What is the most affordable college in Connecticut with Men's Lacrosse?
Western Connecticut State University has the lowest average net price at $17,185 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Men's Lacrosse programs in Connecticut compete in?
The New England Small College Athletic Conference has the most Men's Lacrosse programs in Connecticut.
Who are the Men's Lacrosse head coaches in Connecticut?
John Odierna (Fairfield University), Andy Shay (Yale University), Mason Poli (Quinnipiac University), Jon Basti (Sacred Heart University), Ryan Cavanagh (Southern Connecticut State University), Pat Yannarelli (Post University), Ryan McAleavey (University of Bridgeport) and Ray LaForte (United States Coast Guard Academy).
How do I contact Men's Lacrosse coaches in Connecticut?
There are 73 coaches recruiting Men's Lacrosse in Connecticut. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
By division
Men's Lacrosse colleges by division in Connecticut
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Men's Lacrosse colleges in Connecticut
4 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Men's Lacrosse colleges in Connecticut
3 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division II.
D3 Men's Lacrosse colleges in Connecticut
10 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division III.