Montclair State
Montclair State University
Montclair State, in Montclair, NJ, competes in the New Jersey Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 87%, with an average SAT of 1080. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 17,677. The school's six-year graduation rate is 64%.
Lacrosse Programs at Montclair State
The Montclair State women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The team went 6-8 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #282 nationally (Tier 10).
Montclair State plays men's lacrosse in the NCAA Division III independents, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 12-3 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #195 nationally (Tier 9).
Where Montclair State Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Montclair State women's lacrosse added 16 tracked commits from 3 states over the classes of 2020–2025. New Jersey — the program's home state — supplies the largest share, 12 of 16 commits. 75% of commits stay in-state, so New Jersey players have a real edge in visibility. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Montclair State's New Jersey-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Jersey Thunder, Beast, DEWLax appear most often among tracked commits.
- New Jersey12
- New York3
- North Carolina1
- Jersey Thunder4
- Beast1
- DEWLax1
- Evolution1
- HEADstrong1
- Barnegat Township1
- Bridgewater-Raritan1
- Kinnelon1
Our data covers 36 men's lacrosse commitments to Montclair State from 4 states across the classes of 2020–2026. New Jersey — the program's home state — supplies the largest share, 29 of 36 commits. 81% of commits stay in-state, so New Jersey players have a real edge in visibility. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Montclair State's New Jersey-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: NJ RIOT, 2 KNIGHTS, 2KNIGHTS appear most often among tracked commits.
- New Jersey29
- Pennsylvania5
- Delaware1
- New York1
- NJ RIOT3
- 2 KNIGHTS2
- 2KNIGHTS2
- FUSION2
- JERSEY THUNDER2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Montclair State
Of 16 tracked Montclair State women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 10.
Of 36 tracked Montclair State men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 9.
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
Montclair State women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #131 in 2023 to #68 in 2026 in our rating history.
Montclair State men's lacrosse has slipped among Division III programs in our rating history, from #64 in 2023 to #75 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition runs about $14,766 in state and $24,126 for out-of-state students. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,677. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Montclair State Lacrosse FAQ
Does Montclair State have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Montclair State fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
Does Montclair State have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Montclair State fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NCAA Division III independents.
What states do Montclair State lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Montclair State came from 4 states, led by NJ (29), PA (5), DE (1). About 81% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Montclair State recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 5 men's lacrosse commits per class at Montclair State. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Montclair State?
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 Montclair State?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are NJ RIOT, 2 KNIGHTS, 2KNIGHTS. 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