Program directory
D1 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Maryland
There are 7 D1 women's lacrosse programs in Maryland, spread across 7 conferences. Published admit rates run from 6 percent at Johns Hopkins University to 82 percent at Towson University. University of Maryland is the largest school on the list with 30,760 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Centennial Conference | 6% | 1,520-1,570 | 5,693 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Patriot League | 75% | 1,200-1,370 | 3,869 |
| Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg, MD | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 74% | 1,046-1,280 | 1,768 |
| Towson University | Towson, MD | Coastal Athletic Association | 82% | 950-1,235 | 16,136 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | American Athletic Conference | 9% | 1,210-1,410 | 4,474 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Big Ten Conference | 45% | 1,400-1,530 | 30,760 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | America East Conference | 72% | 1,240-1,420 | 10,701 |
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 7 D1 women's lacrosse programs in Maryland, the median published admit rate is 72 percent. The most selective is Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore at 6 percent, and the most accessible is Towson University at 82 percent. The highest test band belongs to Johns Hopkins University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,520 to 1,570 on the SAT. School size spans 1,768 undergraduates at Mount St. Mary's University to 30,760 at University of Maryland, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. 5 of the 7 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 72 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 women's lacrosse programs are there in Maryland?
7, across 7 conferences. Every one of them is listed on this page with city, conference, and admissions data.
What is the hardest Division 1 women's lacrosse school to get into in Maryland?
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is the most selective on this list, admitting 6 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,520 to 1,570. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Maryland?
University of Maryland is the largest school on this list with 30,760 undergraduates, while Mount St. Mary's University is the smallest at 1,768. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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