Harvard
Harvard University
With a 3% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1553, Harvard sits among the more selective private universities fielding lacrosse. The school competes in the Ivy League at the NCAA Division I level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 7,755. The school's six-year graduation rate is 97%.
Lacrosse Programs at Harvard
In women's lacrosse, Harvard is a NCAA Division I program and a member of the Ivy League. The team went 5-9 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #29, Tier 3.
The Harvard men's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ivy League. The team went 9-5 in the 2026 season, finishing ranked #8 in the DI Committee's Top 10 poll. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #15, Tier 2.
Where Harvard Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 55 women's lacrosse commitments to Harvard from 17 states across the classes of 2020–2027. Massachusetts leads the pipeline with 9 commits. Just 16% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Harvard's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Big 4 HHH, MA Elite, CT Grizzlies.
- Massachusetts9
- New York8
- California6
- Maryland5
- New Jersey5
- Big 4 HHH6
- MA Elite4
- CT Grizzlies3
- Capital3
- LI Liberty3
- Governors Academy3
- William Penn Charter3
- Darien2
Our data covers 121 men's lacrosse commitments to Harvard from 20 states across the classes of 2020–2027. New York leads the pipeline with 17 commits. Just 8% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Frequent feeder clubs include WC STARZ, ECLIPSE, PREDATORS.
- New York17
- Pennsylvania15
- New Jersey14
- California13
- Connecticut10
- WC STARZ8
- ECLIPSE5
- PREDATORS5
- ADVNC4
- LAXACHUSETTS4
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 Harvard
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Harvard is a Tier 3 player (median of 55 tracked commits), and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Harvard is a Tier 2 player (median of 121 tracked commits), and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
A program on the rise among Division I programs — climbing from #43 (2023) to #35 (2026).
A program on the rise among Division I programs — climbing from #27 (2023) to #13 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $59,076 per year before financial aid. 97% of students graduate within six years. About 7,755 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Harvard Lacrosse FAQ
Does Harvard have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Harvard fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ivy League.
Does Harvard have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Harvard fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ivy League.
What states do Harvard lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Harvard came from 20 states, led by NY (17), PA (15), NJ (14). About 8% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Harvard recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 17 men's lacrosse commits per class at Harvard. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Harvard?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.7+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Harvard?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are WC STARZ, ECLIPSE, PREDATORS. 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