Program directory
D1 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Massachusetts
There are 8 D1 women's lacrosse programs in Massachusetts, spread across 7 conferences. Published admit rates run from 4 percent at Harvard University to 83 percent at University of Massachusetts Lowell. University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest school on the list with 23,671 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Atlantic Coast Conference | 16% | 1,440-1,540 | 10,085 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Patriot League | 11% | 1,420-1,530 | 18,248 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Patriot League | 18% | 1,240-1,410 | 3,106 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Ivy League | 4% | 1,510-1,580 | 7,601 |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 70% | Not reported | 3,916 |
| Stonehill College | Easton, MA | Northeast Conference | 66% | Not reported | 2,528 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA | Mid-America Conference | 60% | 1,310-1,500 | 23,671 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Lowell, MA | America East Conference | 83% | 1,180-1,370 | 11,434 |
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 8 D1 women's lacrosse programs in Massachusetts, the median published admit rate is 60 percent. The most selective is Harvard University in Cambridge at 4 percent, and the most accessible is University of Massachusetts Lowell at 83 percent. The highest test band belongs to Harvard University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,510 to 1,580 on the SAT. School size spans 2,528 undergraduates at Stonehill College to 23,671 at University of Massachusetts Amherst, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Patriot League with 2 of the 8 programs. 5 of the 8 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 60 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 Massachusetts?
8, 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 Massachusetts?
Harvard University in Cambridge is the most selective on this list, admitting 4 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,510 to 1,580. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Massachusetts?
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest school on this list with 23,671 undergraduates, while Stonehill College is the smallest at 2,528. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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