Mercy
Mercy University
Mercy, in Dobbs Ferry, NY, 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 85%. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 5,539. The school's six-year graduation rate is 48%.
Lacrosse Programs at Mercy
Mercy plays women's lacrosse in the East Coast Conference, competing at the NCAA Division II level. The team went 16-4 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #168, Tier 8.
The Mercy men's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the East Coast Conference. The team went 9-6 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #142, Tier 7.
Where Mercy Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Mercy women's lacrosse added 48 tracked commits from 4 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The pipeline is strongly local: New York leads with 43 commits (90% of the total). In-state recruits make up 90% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Frequent feeder clubs include FLG, LI Jesters, LI Elite.
- New York43
- New Jersey3
- Connecticut1
- New Hampshire1
- FLG7
- LI Jesters7
- LI Elite6
- LI Team 913
- LI Empire2
- Farmingdale4
- Longwood3
- Miller Place3
Our data covers 54 men's lacrosse commitments to Mercy from 7 states across the classes of 2020–2027. The pipeline is strongly local: New York leads with 41 commits (76% of the total). In-state recruits make up 76% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Frequent feeder clubs include LI EXPRESS, SHORE2SHORE, TRUE NEW YORK.
- New York41
- ON5
- Connecticut2
- New Jersey2
- Pennsylvania2
- LI EXPRESS5
- SHORE2SHORE5
- TRUE NEW YORK5
- LI EMPIRE4
- FLG3
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 Mercy
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Mercy is a Tier 8 player (median of 45 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Mercy is a Tier 6 player (median of 54 tracked commits).
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
The rating trend points down among Division II programs: #16 (2023) to #19 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division II programs: #13 (2023) to #27 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $22,106 per year before financial aid. 48% of students graduate within six years. About 5,539 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Mercy Lacrosse FAQ
Does Mercy have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Mercy fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the East Coast Conference.
Does Mercy have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Mercy fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division II level in the East Coast Conference.
What states do Mercy lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Mercy came from 7 states, led by NY (41), ON (5), CT (2). About 76% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Mercy recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 9 men's lacrosse commits per class at Mercy. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Mercy?
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 Mercy?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are LI EXPRESS, SHORE2SHORE, TRUE NEW YORK. 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