Program directory
D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Maryland
There are 8 D3 women's lacrosse programs in Maryland, spread across 6 conferences. Published admit rates run from 57 percent at Washington College to 87 percent at Salisbury University. Salisbury University is the largest school on the list with 6,057 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | Landmark Conference | 78% | 1,090-1,325 | 964 |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | MAC Commonwealth Conference | 78% | Not reported | 1,194 |
| McDaniel College | Westminster, MD | Centennial Conference | 78% | 1,050-1,230 | 1,617 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore, MD | United East Conference | 82% | 910-1,130 | 709 |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD | Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference | 87% | 1,180-1,320 | 6,057 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | St. Mary's City, MD | United East Conference | 69% | 1,143-1,340 | 1,603 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | Middle Atlantic Conferences | 79% | 1,010-1,190 | 3,102 |
| Washington College | Chestertown, MD | Centennial Conference | 57% | 1,140-1,390 | 891 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2018 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 8 D3 women's lacrosse programs in Maryland, the median published admit rate is 78 percent. The most selective is Washington College in Chestertown at 57 percent, and the most accessible is Salisbury University at 87 percent. The highest test band belongs to Washington College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,140 to 1,390 on the SAT. School size spans 709 undergraduates at Notre Dame of Maryland University to 6,057 at Salisbury University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Centennial Conference with 2 of the 8 programs. 4 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 78 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 women's lacrosse programs are there in Maryland?
8, across 6 conferences. Every one of them is listed on this page with city, conference, and admissions data.
What is the hardest Division 3 women's lacrosse school to get into in Maryland?
Washington College in Chestertown is the most selective on this list, admitting 57 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,140 to 1,390. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Maryland?
Salisbury University is the largest school on this list with 6,057 undergraduates, while Notre Dame of Maryland University is the smallest at 709. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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