Discover the colleges and universities that have made Upstate New York one of America’s premier lacrosse regions. Explore NCAA Division I, Division III, and NJCAA programs, along with the national championship teams that built the area’s legendary lacrosse tradition.

Upstate N.Y. boasts several colleges with men’s and women’s NCAA lacrosse programs across all the various divisions. Local colleges have taken the game and helped make Central New York one of the preeminent lacrosse centers in the world.

NCAA National Champions

Cornell University (Men’s) – 1971, 1976, 1977 & 2025
SUNY Cortland (Men’s) – 1975, 2006 & 2009
SUNY Cortland (Women’s) – 2015
LeMoyne College (Men’s) – 2004, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2016 & 2021
LeMoyne College (Women’s) – 2018
Syracuse University (Men’s) – 1983, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 & 2009

NJCAA National Champions

Herkimer Community College (Men’s) – 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2003 & 2005
Onondaga Community College (Men’s) – 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 & 2019
Onondaga Community College (Women’s) – 2009, 2012 & 2024

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NCAA Division I

Binghamton University (Binghamton): The Bearcats have been playing lacrosse in the American East Conference.
Men’s / Women’s

Colgate University (Hamilton): The Raiders have been playing lacrosse in the Patriot League.
Men’s / Women’s

Cornell University (Ithaca): Discover the rich tradition of excellence in Big Red Lacrosse since 1892. Explore programs, championship history, coaching staff, and student-athlete opportunities.
Men’s / Women’s

LeMoyne College (Syracuse): The Dolphins have a strong lacrosse tradition, with multiple National Championships to their name. Dolphins have now transitioned to Division I.
Men’s / Women’s

Syracuse University (Syracuse): The Orange’s lacrosse team has a storied history beginning in 1916 and has won multiple national championships.
Men’s / Women’s

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NCAA Division III

Clarkson University (Clarkston): Clarkston plays in the Liberty League.
Men’s / Women’s

Elmira College (Elmira): The Soaring Eagles play in the Empire 8 Conference.
Men’s / Women’s

Hamilton College (Hamilton): Hamilton plays in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Men’s / Women’s

Hartwick College (Hartwick): The Hawks play in the Empire 8 Conference.
Men’s / Women’s

Ithaca College (Ithaca): The Bombers have a competitive lacrosse program within Division III.
Men’s / Women’s

St. Lawrence University (Canton): The Saints play in the Liberty League.
Men’s / Women’s

SUNY Canton (Canton): The Roos play in the SUNYAC Conference.
Men’s / Women’s

SUNY Cortland (Cortland): The Red Dragons have a history of success in Division III lacrosse, including national titles.
Men’s / Women’s

SUNY Delhi (Delhi): The Broncos play in the SUNYAC Conference.
Men’s

SUNY Oneonta (Oneonta): The Red Dragons play in the SUNYAC Conference.
Men’s / Women’s

SUNY Oswego (Oswego): The Lakers are members of the SUNYAC conference, fielding a competitive lacrosse team.
Men’s / Women’s

SUNY Poly (Utica): The Wildcats play in the Empire 8 Conference.
Men’s / Women’s

SUNY Potsdam (Potsdam): The Bears play in the SUNYAC Conference.
Men’s / Women’s

Utica U (Utica): The Pioneers play in the Empire 8 Conference.
Men’s / Women’s

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NJCAA

Herkimer Community College (Herkimer): The Pioneers have won multiple Championships and have a long history of lacrosse. Men’s

Mohawk Valley Community College (Utica): The Hawks are a part of the Region 3 Lacrosse League.
Men’s

Onondaga Community College (Syracuse): The Blazers have won multiple Championships and have a long history of lacrosse.
Men’s

SUNY Jefferson (Watertown): The Cannoneers are part of the Region 3 Lacrosse League.
Men’s

Tompkins Community College (Cortland): The Panthers are a part of the Region 3 Lacrosse League.
Men’s

These institutions contribute significantly to the rich culture of NCAA Lacrosse in Upstate N.Y., offering opportunities for student-athletes across all NCAA divisions.

Please note that the availability of lacrosse programs can change, and it’s advisable to check the respective college websites or contact their athletic departments for the most current information.