Yale
Yale University
Yale is a selective private university in New Haven, CT with a 5% acceptance rate and an average SAT of 1534. The school competes in the Ivy League at the NCAA Division I level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Total undergraduate enrollment is about 6,811. The school's six-year graduation rate is 96%.
Lacrosse Programs at Yale
Yale plays women's lacrosse in the Ivy League, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 13-6 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #12 nationally (Tier 2).
Yale plays men's lacrosse in the Ivy League, competing at the NCAA Division I level. The team went 9-6 in the 2026 season. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #16 nationally (Tier 2).
Where Yale Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Yale women's lacrosse added 56 tracked commits from 13 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (16 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 13% of commits come from Connecticut itself. Club pipelines matter here: LI Elite, CT Grizzlies, PrimeTime appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York16
- Connecticut7
- Maryland7
- New Jersey7
- Virginia4
- LI Elite6
- CT Grizzlies4
- PrimeTime4
- Capital3
- MA Elite3
- Darien3
- Summit3
- Friends Academy2
Yale men's lacrosse added 112 tracked commits from 23 states over the classes of 2020–2027. The largest share arrives from New York (24 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 6% of commits come from Connecticut itself. Club pipelines matter here: EXPRESS, LEADING EDGE, FCA appear most often among tracked commits.
- New York24
- Maryland14
- California12
- New Jersey11
- ON9
- EXPRESS6
- LEADING EDGE6
- FCA5
- MAD DOG5
- ORANGE CRUSH4
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 Yale
Of 56 tracked Yale women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 2, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
Of 112 tracked Yale men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 2, and 100% were Top-4-tier recruits.
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
Yale women's lacrosse is trending up among Division I programs: from #24 in 2023 to #14 in 2026 in our rating history.
Yale men's lacrosse has slipped among Division I programs in our rating history, from #13 in 2023 to #16 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Yale lists tuition at about $64,700 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,811. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Yale Lacrosse FAQ
Does Yale have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Yale fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ivy League.
Does Yale have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — Yale fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ivy League.
What states do Yale lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to Yale came from 23 states, led by NY (24), MD (14), CA (12). About 6% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Yale recruit each year?
Across the 2024–2027 classes, our data tracks an average of about 16 men's lacrosse commits per class at Yale. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Yale?
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 Yale?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are EXPRESS, LEADING EDGE, FCA. 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