D'Youville
D'Youville University
With about 1,299 undergraduates, D'Youville is a small private college in Buffalo, NY. The school competes in the East Coast Conference at the NCAA Division II level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 82%, with an average SAT of 1040. The school's six-year graduation rate is 57%.
Lacrosse Programs at D'Youville
D'Youville plays women's lacrosse in the East Coast Conference, competing at the NCAA Division II level. The team went 6-10 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #307 nationally (Tier 11).
The D'Youville men's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the East Coast Conference. The team went 8-6 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #306 nationally (Tier 11).
Where D'Youville Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 20 women's lacrosse recruits landing at D'Youville from 6 states. New York — the program's home state — supplies the largest share, 15 of 20 commits. 75% of commits stay in-state, so New York players have a real edge in visibility. Club pipelines matter here: Empress, FCA, Monster appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York15
- California1
- Connecticut1
- Massachusetts1
- Minnesota1
- Empress2
- FCA2
- Monster2
- 3151
- CT Shoreline1
- Lancaster3
- Niagara-Wheatfield3
- Auburn1
Across the classes of 2022–2027, our commitment data tracks 34 men's lacrosse recruits landing at D'Youville from 8 states. New York — the program's home state — supplies the largest share, 22 of 34 commits. 65% of commits stay in-state, so New York players have a real edge in visibility. Club pipelines matter here: PERFORMAX, HARVEST, 802 appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York22
- ON5
- Vermont2
- Florida1
- Massachusetts1
- PERFORMAX6
- HARVEST3
- 8022
- HARDCOR2
- TEAM BUFFALO2
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 D'Youville
Of 20 tracked D'Youville women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 11.
Of 34 tracked D'Youville men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 7.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
D'Youville women's lacrosse has slipped among Division II programs in our rating history, from #71 in 2023 to #74 in 2026.
D'Youville men's lacrosse is trending up among Division II programs: from #71 in 2023 to #54 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
D'Youville lists tuition at about $33,560 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,299. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
D'Youville Lacrosse FAQ
Does D'Youville have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — D'Youville fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the East Coast Conference.
Does D'Youville have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — D'Youville fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the East Coast Conference.
What states do D'Youville lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to D'Youville came from 8 states, led by NY (22), ON (5), VT (2). About 65% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does D'Youville recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 7 men's lacrosse commits per class at D'Youville. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at D'Youville?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~2.5+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to D'Youville?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are PERFORMAX, HARVEST, 802. 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