Union
Union College
Union is a small private college in Schenectady, NY, with about 2,070 undergraduates. The school competes in the Liberty League at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is selective at 44%, with an average SAT of 1410. The school's six-year graduation rate is 85%.
Lacrosse Programs at Union
The Union women's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Liberty League. The team went 14-7 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #180 nationally (Tier 8).
The Union men's lacrosse program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Liberty League. The team went 8-12 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #98 nationally (Tier 6).
Where Union Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 31 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Union from 7 states. The largest share arrives from Massachusetts (16 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 13% of commits come from New York itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Union's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: Bay State Bullets, MA Elite, REV appear most often among tracked commits.
- Massachusetts16
- New Hampshire5
- New York4
- Connecticut3
- New Jersey1
- Bay State Bullets4
- MA Elite3
- REV3
- Aces2
- Granite State2
- Needham2
- Tabor Academy2
- Bedford1
Union men's lacrosse added 111 tracked commits from 19 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from Massachusetts (48 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 13% of commits come from New York itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes Union's Massachusetts-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: LAXACHUSETTS, FIGHTING CLAMS, 3D NEW ENGLAND appear most often among tracked commits.
- Massachusetts48
- New York14
- Connecticut11
- New Jersey7
- New Hampshire6
- LAXACHUSETTS23
- FIGHTING CLAMS8
- 3D NEW ENGLAND6
- 4LEAF6
- NE TWISTERS6
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 Union
Of 31 tracked Union women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 8.
Of 111 tracked Union men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 8.
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
Union women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #42 in 2023 to #29 in 2026 in our rating history.
Union men's lacrosse has slipped among Division III programs in our rating history, from #11 in 2023 to #27 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Union lists tuition at about $66,456 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,070. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Union Lacrosse FAQ
Does Union have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Union fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Liberty League.
Does Union have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Union fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Liberty League.
What states do Union lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Union came from 19 states, led by MA (48), NY (14), CT (11). About 13% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Union recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 14 men's lacrosse commits per class at Union. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Union?
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 Union?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are LAXACHUSETTS, FIGHTING CLAMS, 3D NEW ENGLAND. 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