Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Kentucky
There are 6 college men's lacrosse programs in Kentucky, spread across 6 conferences. Published admit rates run from 54 percent at Centre College to 99 percent at University of the Cumberlands. University of the Cumberlands is the largest school on the list with 6,941 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | D1 | ASUN Conference | 86% | 1,030-1,250 | 2,161 |
| Thomas More University | Crestview Hills, KY | D2 | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | 90% | 1,030-1,230 | 1,293 |
| Centre College | Danville, KY | D3 | Southern Athletic Association | 54% | 1,160-1,450 | 1,400 |
| Spalding University | Louisville, KY | D3 | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 99% | 875-1,038 | 583 |
| Transylvania University | Lexington, KY | D3 | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 87% | 1,120-1,380 | 1,005 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | NAIA | Mid-South Conference | 99% | 960-1,160 | 6,941 |
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 Kentucky, the median published admit rate is 90 percent. The most selective is Centre College in Danville at 54 percent, and the most accessible is University of the Cumberlands at 99 percent. The highest test band belongs to Centre College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,160 to 1,450 on the SAT. School size spans 583 undergraduates at Spalding University to 6,941 at University of the Cumberlands, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. 2 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 90 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 Kentucky?
6, across 6 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 Kentucky?
Centre College in Danville is the most selective on this list, admitting 54 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,160 to 1,450. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Kentucky?
University of the Cumberlands is the largest school on this list with 6,941 undergraduates, while Spalding University is the smallest at 583. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.