Program directory
D1 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Washington DC
There are 4 D1 women's lacrosse programs in Washington DC, spread across 3 conferences. Published admit rates run from 13 percent at Georgetown University to 62 percent at American University. George Washington University is the largest school on the list with 11,182 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University | Washington, DC | Patriot League | 62% | 1,280-1,460 | 7,266 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Atlantic 10 Conference | 47% | 1,350-1,500 | 11,182 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Patriot League | 13% | 1,390-1,550 | 7,569 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | 41% | 1,090-1,320 | 10,108 |
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 women's lacrosse programs in Washington DC, the median published admit rate is 47 percent. The most selective is Georgetown University in Washington at 13 percent, and the most accessible is American University at 62 percent. The highest test band belongs to Georgetown University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,390 to 1,550 on the SAT. School size spans 7,266 undergraduates at American University to 11,182 at George Washington University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Patriot League with 2 of the 4 programs. 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 47 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 Washington DC?
4, across 3 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 Washington DC?
Georgetown University in Washington is the most selective on this list, admitting 13 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,390 to 1,550. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Washington DC?
George Washington University is the largest school on this list with 11,182 undergraduates, while American University is the smallest at 7,266. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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