Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in New Hampshire
There are 8 college men's lacrosse programs in New Hampshire, spread across 5 conferences. Published admit rates run from 5 percent at Dartmouth College to 100 percent at Southern New Hampshire University. Southern New Hampshire University is the largest school on the list with 163,164 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | D1 | Ivy League | 5% | 1,500-1,570 | 4,541 |
| Franklin Pierce University | Rindge, NH | D2 | Northeast-10 Conference | 93% | 1,057-1,282 | 992 |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | D2 | Northeast-10 Conference | 78% | 1,110-1,278 | 2,087 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | D2 | Northeast-10 Conference | 100% | Not reported | 163,164 |
| Keene State College | Keene, NH | D3 | Little East Conference | 90% | 970-1,170 | 2,699 |
| New England College | Henniker, NH | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 92% | Not reported | 1,022 |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | D3 | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | 88% | Not reported | 3,153 |
| Rivier University | Nashua, NH | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 83% | 1,055-1,175 | 1,231 |
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 New Hampshire, the median published admit rate is 90 percent. The most selective is Dartmouth College in Hanover at 5 percent, and the most accessible is Southern New Hampshire University at 100 percent. The highest test band belongs to Dartmouth College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,500 to 1,570 on the SAT. School size spans 992 undergraduates at Franklin Pierce University to 163,164 at Southern New Hampshire University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Northeast-10 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.
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.
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 New Hampshire?
8, 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 New Hampshire?
Dartmouth College in Hanover is the most selective on this list, admitting 5 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,500 to 1,570. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in New Hampshire?
Southern New Hampshire University is the largest school on this list with 163,164 undergraduates, while Franklin Pierce University is the smallest at 992. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.