Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Missouri
There are 8 college men's lacrosse programs in Missouri, spread across 4 conferences. Published admit rates run from 38 percent at William Jewell College to 95 percent at Maryville University. Maryville University is the largest school on the list with 5,658 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood University | Saint Charles, MO | D1 | Ohio Valley Conference | 57% | 1,023-1,230 | 4,624 |
| Maryville University | Saint Louis, MO | D2 | Great Lakes Valley Conference | 95% | 1,000-1,230 | 5,658 |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | D2 | Great Lakes Valley Conference | 70% | 1,133-1,293 | 1,580 |
| William Jewell College | Liberty, MO | D2 | Great Lakes Valley Conference | 38% | 1,080-1,270 | 924 |
| Columbia College | Columbia, MO | NAIA | American Midwest Conference | Not reported | Not reported | 4,950 |
| Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis, MO | NAIA | American Midwest Conference | 69% | 1,060-1,200 | 1,488 |
| Missouri Valley College | Marshall, MO | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 69% | 895-1,115 | 1,443 |
| University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis | Saint Louis, MO | NAIA | American Midwest Conference | 90% | 1,055-1,240 | 337 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2021 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 8 college men's lacrosse programs in Missouri, the median published admit rate is 69 percent. The most selective is William Jewell College in Liberty at 38 percent, and the most accessible is Maryville University at 95 percent. The highest test band belongs to Rockhurst University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,133 to 1,293 on the SAT. School size spans 337 undergraduates at University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis to 5,658 at Maryville University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Great Lakes Valley Conference with 3 of the 8 programs. 2 of the 8 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot. Admissions figures cover 7 of the 8 programs; the rest do not report to the College Scorecard.
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 69 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 Missouri?
8, 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 Missouri?
William Jewell College in Liberty is the most selective on this list, admitting 38 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,080 to 1,270. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Missouri?
Maryville University is the largest school on this list with 5,658 undergraduates, while University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis is the smallest at 337. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.