Program directory
D3 Men's Lacrosse Colleges in North Carolina
There are 7 D3 men's lacrosse programs in North Carolina, spread across 4 conferences. Published admit rates run from 42 percent at Brevard College to 96 percent at Pfeiffer University. Methodist University is the largest school on the list with 1,448 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard College | Brevard, NC | South Atlantic Conference | 42% | 870-1,220 | 815 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC | USA South Athletic Conference | 70% | 900-1,100 | 708 |
| Guilford College | Greensboro, NC | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 80% | 1,120-1,260 | 1,001 |
| Methodist University | Fayetteville, NC | USA South Athletic Conference | 75% | 1,080-1,250 | 1,448 |
| Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer, NC | USA South Athletic Conference | 96% | 891-1,165 | 655 |
| Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa, NC | Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference | 71% | 1,120-1,280 | 707 |
| William Peace University | Raleigh, NC | USA South Athletic Conference | 94% | 1,080-1,225 | 666 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2020 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 7 D3 men's lacrosse programs in North Carolina, the median published admit rate is 75 percent. The most selective is Brevard College in Brevard at 42 percent, and the most accessible is Pfeiffer University at 96 percent. The highest test band belongs to Warren Wilson College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,120 to 1,280 on the SAT. School size spans 655 undergraduates at Pfeiffer University to 1,448 at Methodist University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the USA South Athletic Conference with 4 of the 7 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 75 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 3 men's lacrosse programs are there in North Carolina?
7, across 4 conferences. Every one of them is listed on this page with city, conference, and admissions data.
What is the hardest Division 3 men's lacrosse school to get into in North Carolina?
Brevard College in Brevard is the most selective on this list, admitting 42 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 870 to 1,220. 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?
Methodist University is the largest school on this list with 1,448 undergraduates, while Pfeiffer University is the smallest at 655. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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