Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Connecticut is a public university in Storrs, CT. Connecticut fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes at the NCAA Division I level. Acceptance is selective at 54%, with an average SAT of 1338. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 19,147. The school's six-year graduation rate is 84%.
Lacrosse Programs at Connecticut
Where Connecticut Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 50 women's lacrosse commitments to Connecticut from 17 states across the classes of 2022–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (14 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 20% of commits come from Connecticut itself. Club pipelines matter here: Salt City Snipers, Lakeshore, Nor'easter appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York14
- Connecticut10
- Massachusetts4
- Illinois3
- Pennsylvania3
- Salt City Snipers4
- Lakeshore3
- Nor'easter3
- EagleStix2
- LI Elite2
- Conard2
- Metea Valley2
- Shoreham-Wading River2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Connecticut
Of 49 tracked Connecticut women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 3, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Connecticut women's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #30 in 2023 to #42 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $20,366 in state and $43,034 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,147. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Connecticut Lacrosse FAQ
Does Connecticut have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Connecticut fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Does Connecticut have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Connecticut does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Connecticut lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Connecticut came from 17 states, led by NY (14), CT (10), MA (4). About 20% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Connecticut recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 women's lacrosse commits per class at Connecticut. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Connecticut?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Connecticut?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Salt City Snipers, Lakeshore, Nor'easter. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-08-27 · methodology