Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Tennessee
There are 5 college men's lacrosse programs in Tennessee, spread across 3 conferences. Published admit rates run from 50 percent at Rhodes College to 72 percent at Tusculum University. Rhodes College is the largest school on the list with 1,836 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 63% | 1,000-1,210 | 1,572 |
| Tusculum University | Greeneville, TN | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 72% | 910-1,110 | 785 |
| Rhodes College | Memphis, TN | D3 | Southern Athletic Association | 50% | 1,300-1,486 | 1,836 |
| Sewanee - The University of the South | Sewanee, TN | D3 | Southern Athletic Association | 57% | 1,260-1,390 | 1,607 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 69% | 950-1,150 | 846 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022 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 Tennessee, the median published admit rate is 63 percent. The most selective is Rhodes College in Memphis at 50 percent, and the most accessible is Tusculum University at 72 percent. The highest test band belongs to Rhodes College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,300 to 1,486 on the SAT. School size spans 785 undergraduates at Tusculum University to 1,836 at Rhodes College, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the South Atlantic Conference with 2 of the 5 programs. 2 of the 5 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 63 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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
Rhodes College in Memphis is the most selective on this list, admitting 50 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,300 to 1,486. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Tennessee?
Rhodes College is the largest school on this list with 1,836 undergraduates, while Tusculum University is the smallest at 785. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.