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Best Men's Lacrosse colleges in New York

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Overview

Men's Lacrosse colleges in New York

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
79
Coaches recruiting
297
  • 19Division I
  • 9Division II
  • 42Division III
  • 9Junior college

New York has 79 colleges with Men's Lacrosse programs. Of those, 19 compete in NCAA Division I, 9 in NCAA Division II, 42 in NCAA Division III and 9 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Syracuse University, St. John's University and Stony Brook University. Their head coaches are Gary Gait at Syracuse University, Justin Turri at St. John's University and Anthony Gilardi at Stony Brook University. 11 schools compete in the Empire Eight, the most common conference.

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Every Men's Lacrosse program in New York

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Division I · 19

Syracuse University logoSyracuse UniversitySyracuse · Atlantic Coast · Coach Gary GaitSt. John's University logoSt. John's UniversityQueens · Big East · Coach Justin TurriStony Brook University logoStony Brook UniversityStony Brook · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Anthony GilardiColgate University logoColgate UniversityHamilton · Patriot League · Coach Matt Karweck

Division III · 42

Hobart and William Smith Colleges logoHobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva · Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Stephen BrundageUniversity of Rochester logoUniversity of RochesterRochester · University Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology logoRochester Institute of TechnologyRochester · Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Jake CoonAlfred University logoAlfred UniversityAlfred · Empire Eight · Coach Jason Lockner
Questions

Questions about Men's Lacrosse colleges in New York

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in New York have Men's Lacrosse?

79 colleges in New York have Men's Lacrosse programs: 19 Division I, 9 Division II, 42 Division III and 9 Junior college.

Which colleges in New York have D1 Men's Lacrosse?

19 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse: Binghamton University, Canisius University, Colgate University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Hofstra University, Iona University, Le Moyne College and 11 more.

Which colleges in New York have D2 Men's Lacrosse?

9 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse: Adelphi University, Dominican University New York, D'Youville University, Mercy University, Molloy University, Pace University, Roberts Wesleyan University, St. Thomas Aquinas College and 1 more.

Which colleges in New York have D3 Men's Lacrosse?

42 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse: Alfred University, City College of New York, Clarkson University, College of Mount Saint Vincent, Elmira College, Farmingdale State College, Hamilton College, Hartwick College and 34 more.

Which colleges in New York have JUCO Men's Lacrosse?

9 colleges in New York compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Lacrosse: Finger Lakes Community College, Genesee Community College, Herkimer County Community College, Hudson Valley Community College, Jefferson Community College, Mohawk Valley Community College, Nassau Community College, Onondaga Community College and 1 more.

What is the most affordable college in New York with Men's Lacrosse?

United States Merchant Marine Academy has the lowest average net price at $4,101 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's Lacrosse programs in New York compete in?

The Empire Eight has the most Men's Lacrosse programs in New York.

Who are the Men's Lacrosse head coaches in New York?

Gary Gait (Syracuse University), Justin Turri (St. John's University), Anthony Gilardi (Stony Brook University), Matt Karweck (Colgate University), Connor Buczek (Cornell University), Tim Cox (Siena College), Joe Alberici (United States Military Academy) and Chad Surman (Iona University).

How do I contact Men's Lacrosse coaches in New York?

There are 297 coaches recruiting Men's Lacrosse in New York. 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 New York

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.