Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Virginia
There are 18 college men's lacrosse programs in Virginia, spread across 9 conferences. Published admit rates run from 14 percent at Washington & Lee University to 96 percent at Southern Virginia University. University of Virginia is the largest school on the list with 17,597 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | D1 | Coastal Athletic Association | 62% | 790-1,090 | 3,727 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | D1 | Atlantic 10 Conference | 22% | 1,410-1,530 | 2,980 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | D1 | Atlantic Coast Conference | 17% | 1,410-1,540 | 17,597 |
| Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, VA | D1 | Big South Conference | 71% | 1,050-1,270 | 1,527 |
| Averett University | Danville, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 57% | 926-1,143 | 1,231 |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 92% | 1,020-1,360 | 1,400 |
| Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA | D3 | Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference | 86% | 1,060-1,290 | 4,365 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden Sydney, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 41% | 1,030-1,250 | 946 |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA | D3 | Atlantic East Conference | 93% | 970-1,170 | 1,810 |
| Randolph College | Lynchburg, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 94% | 1,100-1,210 | 658 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 87% | 980-1,220 | 1,639 |
| Roanoke College | Salem, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 83% | 1,090-1,300 | 1,767 |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 77% | 1,010-1,230 | 2,116 |
| Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista, VA | D3 | USA South Athletic Conference | 96% | 900-1,250 | 936 |
| University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 43% | 980-1,230 | 1,577 |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | D3 | Coastal Lacrosse Conference | 80% | 1,170-1,370 | 3,566 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 73% | 1,190-1,365 | 1,256 |
| Washington & Lee University | Lexington, VA | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 14% | 1,430-1,540 | 1,881 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2020 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 Virginia, the median published admit rate is 77 percent. The most selective is Washington & Lee University in Lexington at 14 percent, and the most accessible is Southern Virginia University at 96 percent. The highest test band belongs to University of Virginia, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,410 to 1,540 on the SAT. School size spans 658 undergraduates at Randolph College to 17,597 at University of Virginia, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Old Dominion Athletic Conference with 10 of the 18 programs. 8 of the 18 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 77 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 Virginia?
18, across 9 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 Virginia?
Washington & Lee University in Lexington is the most selective on this list, admitting 14 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,430 to 1,540. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Virginia?
University of Virginia is the largest school on this list with 17,597 undergraduates, while Randolph College is the smallest at 658. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.