Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Colorado
There are 6 college men's lacrosse programs in Colorado, spread across 4 conferences. Published admit rates run from 14 percent at United States Air Force Academy to 99 percent at Adams State University. Colorado Mesa University is the largest school on the list with 8,143 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Air Force Academy | Colorado Springs, CO | D1 | Mountain West Conference | 14% | 1,230-1,440 | 4,114 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | D1 | The Summit League | 78% | 1,240-1,410 | 6,025 |
| Adams State University | Alamosa, CO | D2 | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | 99% | 910-1,130 | 1,250 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | D2 | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | 82% | 930-1,160 | 8,143 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | D2 | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | 95% | 900-1,150 | 3,042 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | D3 | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | 18% | 1,230-1,460 | 2,014 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022 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 6 college men's lacrosse programs in Colorado, the median published admit rate is 82 percent. The most selective is United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs at 14 percent, and the most accessible is Adams State University at 99 percent. The highest test band belongs to Colorado College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,230 to 1,460 on the SAT. School size spans 1,250 undergraduates at Adams State University to 8,143 at Colorado Mesa University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference with 3 of the 6 programs. 3 of the 6 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 82 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 college men's lacrosse programs are there in Colorado?
6, across 4 conferences. That count spans every level with a program in the state, from Division I to junior college where present.
What is the hardest college men's lacrosse school to get into in Colorado?
United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs is the most selective on this list, admitting 14 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,230 to 1,440. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Colorado?
Colorado Mesa University is the largest school on this list with 8,143 undergraduates, while Adams State University is the smallest at 1,250. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.