Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Iowa
There are 6 college men's lacrosse programs in Iowa, spread across 5 conferences. Published admit rates run from 52 percent at William Penn University to 89 percent at University of Dubuque. St. Ambrose University is the largest school on the list with 1,916 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | D3 | Midwest Conference | 80% | 1,120-1,285 | 1,086 |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | D3 | American Rivers Conference | 89% | 980-1,220 | 1,440 |
| Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 72% | 900-1,160 | 742 |
| Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | NAIA | Great Plains Athletic Conference | 71% | ACT 19-25 | 1,163 |
| St. Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | NAIA | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 77% | 930-1,170 | 1,916 |
| William Penn University | Oskaloosa, IA | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 52% | 880-1,110 | 1,301 |
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 6 college men's lacrosse programs in Iowa, the median published admit rate is 77 percent. The most selective is William Penn University in Oskaloosa at 52 percent, and the most accessible is University of Dubuque at 89 percent. The highest test band belongs to Cornell College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,120 to 1,285 on the SAT. School size spans 742 undergraduates at Clarke University to 1,916 at St. Ambrose University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Heart of America Athletic Conference with 2 of the 6 programs. 1 of the 6 sits 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 77 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 college men's lacrosse programs are there in Iowa?
6, across 5 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 Iowa?
William Penn University in Oskaloosa is the most selective on this list, admitting 52 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 880 to 1,110. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Iowa?
St. Ambrose University is the largest school on this list with 1,916 undergraduates, while Clarke University is the smallest at 742. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.