Program directory
Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Wisconsin
There are 10 college men's lacrosse programs in Wisconsin, spread across 5 conferences. Published admit rates run from 59 percent at Milwaukee School of Engineering to 87 percent at Carthage College. Marquette University is the largest school on the list with 7,660 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | D1 | Big East Conference | 81% | 1,200-1,360 | 7,660 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | D3 | Midwest Conference | 63% | 1,200-1,430 | 926 |
| Carroll University | Waukesha, WI | D3 | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin | 67% | 1,040-1,270 | 2,523 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | D3 | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin | 87% | 980-1,200 | 2,660 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin | Mequon, WI | D3 | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 78% | ACT 22-28 | 2,197 |
| Edgewood College | Madison, WI | D3 | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 76% | 950-1,210 | 1,107 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton, WI | D3 | Midwest Conference | 64% | 1,200-1,420 | 1,396 |
| Marian University Wisconsin | Fond Du Lac, WI | D3 | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 75% | 800-1,080 | 1,010 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | D3 | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 59% | 1,160-1,405 | 2,654 |
| Northland College | Ashland, WI | D3 | Midwest Lacrosse Conference | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2019 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 10 college men's lacrosse programs in Wisconsin, the median published admit rate is 75 percent. The most selective is Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee at 59 percent, and the most accessible is Carthage College at 87 percent. The highest test band belongs to Beloit College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,200 to 1,430 on the SAT. School size spans 926 undergraduates at Beloit College to 7,660 at Marquette University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference with 4 of the 10 programs. 4 of the 10 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot. Admissions figures cover 9 of the 10 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 75 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 Wisconsin?
10, 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 Wisconsin?
Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee is the most selective on this list, admitting 59 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,160 to 1,405. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Wisconsin?
Marquette University is the largest school on this list with 7,660 undergraduates, while Beloit College is the smallest at 926. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.