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Best Women's Lacrosse colleges in New York

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Overview

Women's Lacrosse colleges in New York

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

Programs
75
Coaches recruiting
207
  • 20Division I
  • 10Division II
  • 42Division III
  • 3Junior college

New York has 75 colleges with Women's Lacrosse programs. Of those, 20 compete in NCAA Division I, 10 in NCAA Division II, 42 in NCAA Division III and 3 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Syracuse University, St. John's University and Stony Brook University. Their head coaches are Regy Thorpe at Syracuse University, Justin Turri at St. John's University and Joe Spallina at Stony Brook University. 11 schools compete in the Empire Eight, the most common conference.

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Every Women's Lacrosse program in New York

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Division I · 20

Syracuse University logoSyracuse UniversitySyracuse · Atlantic Coast · Coach Regy ThorpeSt. John's University logoSt. John's UniversityQueens · Big East · Coach Justin TurriStony Brook University logoStony Brook UniversityStony Brook · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Joe SpallinaColgate University logoColgate UniversityHamilton · Patriot League · Coach Alyssa Guido

Division III · 42

Hobart and William Smith Colleges logoHobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva · Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Tyler SmithUniversity of Rochester logoUniversity of RochesterRochester · University Athletic Association · Coach Carly RitchlinRochester Institute of Technology logoRochester Institute of TechnologyRochester · Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Erin WagnerAlfred University logoAlfred UniversityAlfred · Empire Eight · Coach Erin Schurr
Questions

Questions about Women's Lacrosse colleges in New York

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

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

75 colleges in New York have Women's Lacrosse programs: 20 Division I, 10 Division II, 42 Division III and 3 Junior college.

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

20 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse: Binghamton University, Canisius University, Colgate University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Hofstra University, Iona University, Le Moyne College and 12 more.

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

10 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division II Women's Lacrosse: Adelphi University, Daemen University, Dominican University New York, D'Youville University, Mercy University, Molloy University, Pace University, Roberts Wesleyan University and 2 more.

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

42 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse: Alfred University, Bard College, 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 Women's Lacrosse?

3 colleges in New York compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Lacrosse: Genesee Community College, Onondaga Community College and Tompkins Cortland Community College.

What is the most affordable college in New York with Women'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 Women's Lacrosse programs in New York compete in?

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

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

Regy Thorpe (Syracuse University), Justin Turri (St. John's University), Joe Spallina (Stony Brook University), Alyssa Guido (Colgate University), Jenny Graap (Cornell University), Danielle Schwan-Tetreault (Siena College), Michelle Tumolo (United States Military Academy) and Lauren Kahn (Iona University).

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

There are 207 coaches recruiting Women'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

Women's Lacrosse colleges by division in New York

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