Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Massachusetts
There are 34 college men's lacrosse programs in Massachusetts, spread across 13 conferences. Published admit rates run from 4 percent at Harvard University to 100 percent at American International College. University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest school on the list with 23,671 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | Boston, MA | D1 | Patriot League | 11% | 1,420-1,530 | 18,248 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | D1 | Patriot League | 18% | 1,240-1,410 | 3,106 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | D1 | Ivy League | 4% | 1,510-1,580 | 7,601 |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | D1 | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 70% | Not reported | 3,916 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA | D1 | Atlantic 10 Conference | 60% | 1,310-1,500 | 23,671 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Lowell, MA | D1 | America East Conference | 83% | 1,180-1,370 | 11,434 |
| American International College | Springfield, MA | D2 | Northeast-10 Conference | 100% | 940-1,110 | 1,017 |
| Assumption University | Worcester, MA | D2 | Northeast-10 Conference | 83% | Not reported | 1,669 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | D2 | Northeast-10 Conference | 45% | 1,280-1,430 | 4,474 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | D3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 9% | 1,490-1,580 | 1,911 |
| Anna Maria College | Paxton, MA | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 50% | Not reported | 906 |
| Babson College | Wellesley, MA | D3 | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 17% | 1,390-1,530 | 2,728 |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | D3 | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 40% | 1,288-1,460 | 2,214 |
| Curry College | Milton, MA | D3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 88% | 1,050-1,230 | 1,780 |
| Dean College | Franklin, MA | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 74% | 910-1,105 | 1,089 |
| Elms College | Chicopee, MA | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 85% | 1,070-1,300 | 949 |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | D3 | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 51% | 1,270-1,420 | 3,870 |
| Emmanuel College | Boston, MA | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 76% | 1,170-1,340 | 1,854 |
| Endicott College | Beverly, MA | D3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 71% | 1,193-1,340 | 3,125 |
| Gordon College | Wenham, MA | D3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 69% | 1,130-1,355 | 1,278 |
| Lasell University | Newton, MA | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 81% | 1,030-1,158 | 1,226 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | North Adams, MA | D3 | North Atlantic Conference | 90% | 960-1,180 | 713 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | D3 | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 5% | 1,520-1,580 | 4,535 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | D3 | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 95% | 1,030-1,185 | 1,395 |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | D3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 81% | 1,028-1,236 | 1,163 |
| Regis College | Weston, MA | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 70% | Not reported | 956 |
| Salem State University | Salem, MA | D3 | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 96% | 986-1,210 | 4,291 |
| Springfield College | Springfield, MA | D3 | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 72% | 1,080-1,330 | 1,751 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | D3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 11% | 1,470-1,560 | 7,061 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston | Boston, MA | D3 | Little East Conference | 84% | 1,070-1,290 | 11,512 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | D3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 91% | 1,110-1,320 | 3,747 |
| Western New England University | Springfield, MA | D3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 83% | 1,090-1,300 | 2,603 |
| Wheaton College | Norton, MA | D3 | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 68% | 1,220-1,390 | 1,773 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | D3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 8% | 1,490-1,570 | 2,076 |
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 34 college men's lacrosse programs in Massachusetts, the median published admit rate is 71 percent. The most selective is Harvard University in Cambridge at 4 percent, and the most accessible is American International College at 100 percent. The highest test band belongs to Harvard University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,510 to 1,580 on the SAT. School size spans 713 undergraduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts to 23,671 at University of Massachusetts Amherst, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Great Northeast Athletic Conference with 6 of the 34 programs. 13 of the 34 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 71 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 Massachusetts?
34, across 13 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 Massachusetts?
Harvard University in Cambridge is the most selective on this list, admitting 4 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,510 to 1,580. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Massachusetts?
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest school on this list with 23,671 undergraduates, while Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is the smallest at 713. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.