Program directory
D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Massachusetts
There are 35 D3 women's lacrosse programs in Massachusetts, spread across 7 conferences. Published admit rates run from 5 percent at Massachusetts Institute of Technology to 96 percent at Salem State University. University of Massachusetts Boston is the largest school on the list with 11,512 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 9% | 1,490-1,580 | 1,911 |
| Anna Maria College | Paxton, MA | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 50% | Not reported | 906 |
| Babson College | Wellesley, MA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 17% | 1,390-1,530 | 2,728 |
| Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater, MA | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 88% | 1,060-1,263 | 7,829 |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 40% | 1,288-1,460 | 2,214 |
| Curry College | Milton, MA | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 88% | 1,050-1,230 | 1,780 |
| Dean College | Franklin, MA | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 74% | 910-1,105 | 1,089 |
| Elms College | Chicopee, MA | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 85% | 1,070-1,300 | 949 |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 51% | 1,270-1,420 | 3,870 |
| Emmanuel College | Boston, MA | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 76% | 1,170-1,340 | 1,854 |
| Endicott College | Beverly, MA | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 71% | 1,193-1,340 | 3,125 |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg, MA | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 87% | 1,060-1,230 | 2,752 |
| Framingham State University | Framingham, MA | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 84% | 1,100-1,280 | 2,566 |
| Gordon College | Wenham, MA | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 69% | 1,130-1,355 | 1,278 |
| Lasell University | Newton, MA | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 81% | 1,030-1,158 | 1,226 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 5% | 1,520-1,580 | 4,535 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 95% | 1,030-1,185 | 1,395 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 36% | 1,380-1,530 | 2,169 |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 81% | 1,028-1,236 | 1,163 |
| Regis College | Weston, MA | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 70% | Not reported | 956 |
| Salem State University | Salem, MA | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 96% | 986-1,210 | 4,291 |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 70% | 1,220-1,390 | 1,670 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 21% | 1,420-1,540 | 2,544 |
| Springfield College | Springfield, MA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 72% | 1,080-1,330 | 1,751 |
| Suffolk University | Boston, MA | Conference of New England | 82% | 1,090-1,300 | 4,268 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 11% | 1,470-1,560 | 7,061 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston | Boston, MA | Little East Conference | 84% | 1,070-1,290 | 11,512 |
| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Dartmouth, MA | Little East Conference | 91% | 1,050-1,270 | 5,221 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 14% | 1,460-1,560 | 2,300 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 91% | 1,110-1,320 | 3,747 |
| Western New England University | Springfield, MA | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 83% | 1,090-1,300 | 2,603 |
| Westfield State University | Westfield, MA | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 81% | 980-1,190 | 3,615 |
| Wheaton College | Norton, MA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 68% | 1,220-1,390 | 1,773 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 8% | 1,490-1,570 | 2,076 |
| Worcester State University | Worcester, MA | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 88% | 1,026-1,283 | 3,930 |
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 35 D3 women's lacrosse programs in Massachusetts, the median published admit rate is 74 percent. The most selective is Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge at 5 percent, and the most accessible is Salem State University at 96 percent. The highest test band belongs to Amherst College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,490 to 1,580 on the SAT. School size spans 906 undergraduates at Anna Maria College to 11,512 at University of Massachusetts Boston, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference with 9 of the 35 programs. 12 of the 35 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 74 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 3 women's lacrosse programs are there in Massachusetts?
35, across 7 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge is the most selective on this list, admitting 5 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,520 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 Massachusetts?
University of Massachusetts Boston is the largest school on this list with 11,512 undergraduates, while Anna Maria College is the smallest at 906. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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