Program directory
D2 Men's Lacrosse Colleges in North Carolina
There are 9 D2 men's lacrosse programs in North Carolina, spread across 2 conferences. Published admit rates run from 68 percent at Mars Hill University to 94 percent at Barton College. Wingate University is the largest school on the list with 2,668 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton College | Wilson, NC | Conference Carolinas | 94% | 970-1,150 | 982 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, NC | Conference Carolinas | 75% | 960-1,200 | 1,276 |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, NC | South Atlantic Conference | 75% | 1,030-1,300 | 1,235 |
| Chowan University | Murfreesboro, NC | Conference Carolinas | 69% | 880-1,085 | 603 |
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk, NC | Conference Carolinas | 77% | 1,040-1,240 | 873 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, NC | South Atlantic Conference | 85% | 970-1,170 | 1,359 |
| Mars Hill University | Mars Hill, NC | South Atlantic Conference | 68% | 940-1,130 | 1,044 |
| University of Mount Olive | Mount Olive, NC | Conference Carolinas | 76% | 990-1,150 | 1,796 |
| Wingate University | Wingate, NC | South Atlantic Conference | 91% | 1,010-1,210 | 2,668 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2019 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 9 D2 men's lacrosse programs in North Carolina, the median published admit rate is 76 percent. The most selective is Mars Hill University in Mars Hill at 68 percent, and the most accessible is Barton College at 94 percent. The highest test band belongs to Catawba College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,030 to 1,300 on the SAT. School size spans 603 undergraduates at Chowan University to 2,668 at Wingate University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Conference Carolinas with 5 of the 9 programs.
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 76 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.
Not sure what to write? Read the guide to emailing a college lacrosse coach, or check when coaches are allowed to contact you.
Common questions
How many Division 2 men's lacrosse programs are there in North Carolina?
9, across 2 conferences. Every one of them is listed on this page with city, conference, and admissions data.
What is the hardest Division 2 men's lacrosse school to get into in North Carolina?
Mars Hill University in Mars Hill is the most selective on this list, admitting 68 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 940 to 1,130. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in North Carolina?
Wingate University is the largest school on this list with 2,668 undergraduates, while Chowan University is the smallest at 603. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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