Program directory
D1 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in New Jersey
There are 5 D1 women's lacrosse programs in New Jersey, spread across 5 conferences. Published admit rates run from 5 percent at Princeton University to 91 percent at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Rutgers University is the largest school on the list with 37,751 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Teaneck, NJ | Northeast Conference | 91% | 908-1,180 | 2,627 |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ | Coastal Athletic Association | 89% | 1,140-1,310 | 3,684 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Ivy League | 5% | 1,510-1,580 | 5,709 |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville, NJ | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 79% | 1,100-1,320 | 3,106 |
| Rutgers University | Piscataway, NJ | Big Ten | 58% | 1,310-1,500 | 37,751 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022 to 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 5 D1 women's lacrosse programs in New Jersey, the median published admit rate is 79 percent. The most selective is Princeton University in Princeton at 5 percent, and the most accessible is Fairleigh Dickinson University at 91 percent. The highest test band belongs to Princeton University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,510 to 1,580 on the SAT. School size spans 2,627 undergraduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University to 37,751 at Rutgers University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. 2 of the 5 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 79 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 New Jersey?
5, across 5 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 New Jersey?
Princeton University in Princeton is the most selective on this list, admitting 5 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 New Jersey?
Rutgers University is the largest school on this list with 37,751 undergraduates, while Fairleigh Dickinson University is the smallest at 2,627. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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