Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in New Jersey
There are 18 college men's lacrosse programs in New Jersey, spread across 13 conferences. Published admit rates run from 5 percent at Princeton University to 95 percent at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham. Rutgers University is the largest school on the list with 37,751 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ | D1 | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | 89% | 1,140-1,310 | 3,684 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark, NJ | D1 | American East Conference | 65% | 1,210-1,460 | 9,019 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | D1 | Ivy League | 5% | 1,510-1,580 | 5,709 |
| Rutgers University | Piscataway, NJ | D1 | Big Ten Conference | 58% | 1,310-1,500 | 37,751 |
| Caldwell University | Caldwell, NJ | D2 | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference | 71% | 1,130-1,370 | 1,575 |
| Felician University | Lodi, NJ | D2 | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference | 89% | 893-1,108 | 1,774 |
| Georgian Court University | Lakewood, NJ | D2 | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference | 79% | 1,043-1,251 | 1,195 |
| Centenary University | Hackettstown, NJ | D3 | Atlantic East Conference | 83% | 990-1,170 | 910 |
| Drew University | Madison, NJ | D3 | Landmark Conference | 68% | 1,103-1,338 | 1,533 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham | Madison, NJ | D3 | Middle Atlantic Conferences | 95% | 1,040-1,310 | 1,990 |
| Kean University | Union, NJ | D3 | New Jersey Athletic Conference | 76% | 930-1,150 | 11,433 |
| Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ | D3 | New Jersey Athletic Conference | 88% | 910-1,210 | 18,376 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ | D3 | MAC Freedom | 48% | 1,380-1,505 | 4,222 |
| Stockton University | Galloway, NJ | D3 | Coastal Lacrosse Conference | 89% | 1,030-1,230 | 7,537 |
| Brookdale Community College | Lincroft, NJ | JUCO | Garden State Athletic Conference | Not reported | Not reported | 7,901 |
| Mercer County Community College | West Windsor, NJ | JUCO | Garden State Athletic Conference | Not reported | Not reported | 5,404 |
| Sussex County Community College | Newton, NJ | JUCO | Region 19 | Not reported | Not reported | 2,086 |
| Union County College | Cranford, NJ | JUCO | Garden State Athletic Conference | Not reported | Not reported | 7,939 |
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 18 college men's lacrosse programs in New Jersey, the median published admit rate is 79 percent. The most selective is Princeton University in Princeton at 5 percent, and the most accessible is Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham at 95 percent. The highest test band belongs to Princeton University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,510 to 1,580 on the SAT. School size spans 910 undergraduates at Centenary University to 37,751 at Rutgers University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference with 3 of the 18 programs. 5 of the 18 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot. Admissions figures cover 14 of the 18 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 79 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 Jersey?
18, 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 New Jersey?
Princeton University in Princeton is the most selective on this list, admitting 5 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 New Jersey?
Rutgers University is the largest school on this list with 37,751 undergraduates, while Centenary University is the smallest at 910. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.