Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in South Carolina
There are 5 college men's lacrosse programs in South Carolina, spread across 3 conferences. Published admit rates run from 55 percent at Anderson University to 94 percent at Coker University. Lander University is the largest school on the list with 3,397 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 55% | 1,100-1,280 | 3,183 |
| Coker University | Hartsville, SC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 94% | 940-1,160 | 840 |
| Lander University | Greenwood, SC | D2 | Peach Belt Conference | 81% | 950-1,178 | 3,397 |
| Newberry College | Newberry, SC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 90% | 928-1,103 | 1,479 |
| North Greenville University | Tigerville, SC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 67% | 1,060-1,240 | 1,819 |
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 5 college men's lacrosse programs in South Carolina, the median published admit rate is 81 percent. The most selective is Anderson University in Anderson at 55 percent, and the most accessible is Coker University at 94 percent. The highest test band belongs to Anderson University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,100 to 1,280 on the SAT. School size spans 840 undergraduates at Coker University to 3,397 at Lander University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the South Atlantic Conference with 3 of the 5 programs.
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 81 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 South Carolina?
5, across 3 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 South Carolina?
Anderson University in Anderson is the most selective on this list, admitting 55 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,100 to 1,280. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in South Carolina?
Lander University is the largest school on this list with 3,397 undergraduates, while Coker University is the smallest at 840. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.