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D1 Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Virginia

There are 4 D1 men's lacrosse programs in Virginia, spread across 4 conferences. Published admit rates run from 17 percent at University of Virginia to 71 percent at Virginia Military Institute. University of Virginia is the largest school on the list with 17,597 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.

4 programs4 conferences62% median admit rate4 cities

D1 Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Virginia
School	Location	Conference	Admit rate	SAT range	Undergrads
Hampton University	Hampton, VA	Coastal Athletic Association	62%	790-1,090	3,727
University of Richmond	Richmond, VA	Atlantic 10 Conference	22%	1,410-1,530	2,980
University of Virginia	Charlottesville, VA	Atlantic Coast Conference	17%	1,410-1,540	17,597
Virginia Military Institute	Lexington, VA	Big South Conference	71%	1,050-1,270	1,527

Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2023. "Not reported" means the school does not publish that figure; junior colleges are typically open enrollment.

What these numbers say about this list

Across the 4 D1 men's lacrosse programs in Virginia, the median published admit rate is 62 percent. The most selective is University of Virginia in Charlottesville at 17 percent, and the most accessible is Virginia Military Institute at 71 percent. The highest test band belongs to University of Virginia, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,410 to 1,540 on the SAT. School size spans 1,527 undergraduates at Virginia Military Institute to 17,597 at University of Virginia, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. 3 of the 4 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot.

How to use this list

A target list works best when it spans levels. Pick a handful of programs where you would be one of the stronger recruits, a group where you fit the current roster, and a few reaches. Use the admit rate and SAT columns the same way: schools admitting above 62 percent with a test band at or below your score are academic safeties, and the single-digit schools are reaches no matter how good your film is.

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Common questions

How many Division 1 men's lacrosse programs are there in Virginia?

4, across 4 conferences. Every one of them is listed on this page with city, conference, and admissions data.

What is the hardest Division 1 men's lacrosse school to get into in Virginia?

University of Virginia in Charlottesville is the most selective on this list, admitting 17 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,410 to 1,540. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.

What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Virginia?

University of Virginia is the largest school on this list with 17,597 undergraduates, while Virginia Military Institute is the smallest at 1,527. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.

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