Sage
Russell Sage College
With about 1,075 undergraduates, Sage is a small private college in Troy, NY. The school competes in the Empire 8 at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 76%. The school's six-year graduation rate is 66%.
Lacrosse Programs at Sage
Sage plays women's lacrosse in the Empire 8, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 2-9 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #468, Tier 12.
Sage plays men's lacrosse in the Empire 8, competing at the NCAA Division III level. The team went 3-8 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #346, Tier 11.
Where Sage Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Sage men's lacrosse added 10 tracked commits from 4 states over the classes of 2020–2026. The pipeline is strongly local: New York leads with 7 commits (70% of the total). In-state recruits make up 70% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Frequent feeder clubs include ALBANY STAGS, CATAMOUNT, CT VALLEY.
- New York7
- Alabama1
- Connecticut1
- Massachusetts1
- ALBANY STAGS1
- CATAMOUNT1
- CT VALLEY1
- DEER PARK1
- LI STING1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at Sage
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Sage is a Tier 12 player (median of 7 tracked commits).
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at Sage is a Tier 12 player (median of 10 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 III programs: #174 (2023) to #211 (2026).
The program's rating rank among Division III programs has been stable — #178 (2023) to #177 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $36,756 per year before financial aid. 66% of students graduate within six years. About 1,075 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Sage Lacrosse FAQ
Does Sage have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Sage fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Empire 8.
Does Sage have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Sage fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Empire 8.
What states do Sage lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Sage came from 4 states, led by NY (7), AL (1), CT (1). About 70% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Sage recruit each year?
Across the 2020–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 men's lacrosse commits per class at Sage. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Sage?
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 Sage?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are ALBANY STAGS, CATAMOUNT, CT VALLEY. 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