Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart, in Fairfield, CT, competes in the MAAC at the NCAA Division I level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 68%. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 6,904. The school's six-year graduation rate is 75%.
Lacrosse Programs at Sacred Heart
The Sacred Heart women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the MAAC. The team went 5-10 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #109 nationally (Tier 7).
Sacred Heart plays men's lacrosse in the MAAC, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 11-4 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #51 nationally (Tier 4).
Where Sacred Heart Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 57 women's lacrosse commitments to Sacred Heart from 11 states across the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (23 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 11% of commits come from Connecticut itself. Club pipelines matter here: LI Elite, Nor'easter, REV appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York23
- New Jersey13
- Connecticut6
- Maryland5
- Pennsylvania3
- LI Elite7
- Nor'easter3
- REV3
- AA Aim2
- Jersey Shore2
- Mt Sinai3
- Calhoun2
- Manchester Valley2
Sacred Heart men's lacrosse added 142 tracked commits from 17 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (30 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 11% of commits come from Connecticut itself. Club pipelines matter here: LI EXPRESS, ECLIPSE, FIGHTING CLAMS appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York30
- New Jersey20
- Connecticut15
- Massachusetts14
- Colorado12
- LI EXPRESS7
- ECLIPSE6
- FIGHTING CLAMS6
- IGLOO5
- BBL4
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2027. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Sacred Heart
Of 53 tracked Sacred Heart women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 7.
Of 142 tracked Sacred Heart men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 4, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Sacred Heart women's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #88 in 2023 to #105 in 2026.
Sacred Heart men's lacrosse is trending up among Division I programs: from #62 in 2023 to #45 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Sacred Heart lists tuition at about $48,460 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,904. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Sacred Heart Lacrosse FAQ
Does Sacred Heart have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Sacred Heart fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the MAAC.
Does Sacred Heart have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Sacred Heart fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the MAAC.
What states do Sacred Heart lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Sacred Heart came from 17 states, led by NY (30), NJ (20), CT (15). About 11% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Sacred Heart recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 18 men's lacrosse commits per class at Sacred Heart. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Sacred Heart?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Sacred Heart?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are LI EXPRESS, ECLIPSE, FIGHTING CLAMS. 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