Fairfield
Fairfield University
Fairfield's lacrosse programs play in the MAAC at the NCAA Division I level out of Fairfield, CT. Acceptance is selective at 45%, with an average SAT of 1323. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 4,938. The school's six-year graduation rate is 84%.
Lacrosse Programs at Fairfield
The Fairfield women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the MAAC. The team went 15-4 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #47, Tier 4.
Fairfield plays men's lacrosse in the CAA, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 4-10 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #47, Tier 4.
Where Fairfield Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2027, our commitment data tracks 67 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Fairfield from 11 states. New York leads the pipeline with 21 commits. Just 6% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Frequent feeder clubs include Capital, STEPS, AA Aim.
- New York21
- New Jersey17
- Maryland8
- Massachusetts6
- Pennsylvania5
- Capital5
- STEPS5
- AA Aim3
- DEWLax3
- Laxachusetts3
- Ridgewood4
- Canandaigua Academy2
- Kellenberg2
Fairfield men's lacrosse added 128 tracked commits from 20 states over the classes of 2020–2027. New York leads the pipeline with 43 commits. Just 2% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Frequent feeder clubs include ORANGE CRUSH, BALTIMORE CRABS, BBL.
- New York43
- Maryland20
- New Jersey17
- Massachusetts12
- Pennsylvania6
- ORANGE CRUSH7
- BALTIMORE CRABS5
- BBL5
- LI EXPRESS5
- 3D UPSTATE3
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 Fairfield
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Fairfield is a Tier 4 player (median of 66 tracked commits), and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Fairfield is a Tier 3 player (median of 128 tracked commits), 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
The rating trend points down among Division I programs: #40 (2023) to #45 (2026).
The program's rating rank among Division I programs has been stable — #53 (2023) to #52 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $56,360 per year before financial aid. 84% of students graduate within six years. About 4,938 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Fairfield Lacrosse FAQ
Does Fairfield have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Fairfield fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the MAAC.
Does Fairfield have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Fairfield fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the CAA.
What states do Fairfield lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Fairfield came from 20 states, led by NY (43), MD (20), NJ (17). About 2% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Fairfield recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 16 men's lacrosse commits per class at Fairfield. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Fairfield?
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 Fairfield?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are ORANGE CRUSH, BALTIMORE CRABS, BBL. 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