Program directory
NAIA Men's Lacrosse Colleges
There are 33 NAIA men's lacrosse programs nationwide, spread across 13 conferences. Published admit rates run from 44 percent at Point University to 99 percent at University of the Cumberlands. Keiser University is the largest school on the list with 17,678 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College | Grand Rapids, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 90% | 910-1,140 | 1,083 |
| Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 98% | 1,140-1,380 | 2,272 |
| Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 72% | 900-1,160 | 742 |
| Columbia College | Columbia, MO | NAIA | American Midwest Conference | Not reported | Not reported | 4,950 |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | NAIA | Great Plains Athletic Conference | 69% | ACT 18-27 | 702 |
| Indiana Tech | Fort Wayne, IN | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 70% | 930-1,150 | 1,441 |
| Keiser University | West Palm Beach, FL | NAIA | The Sun Conference | 97% | Not reported | 17,678 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 56% | 1,020-1,270 | 1,668 |
| Lourdes University | Sylvania, OH | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 74% | 850-1,080 | 543 |
| Madonna University | Livonia, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 63% | 880-1,080 | 1,632 |
| Midland University | Fremont, NE | NAIA | Great Plains Athletic Conference | 66% | 963-1,170 | 1,159 |
| Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis, MO | NAIA | American Midwest Conference | 69% | 1,060-1,200 | 1,488 |
| Missouri Valley College | Marshall, MO | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 69% | 895-1,115 | 1,443 |
| Montreat College | Montreat, NC | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 69% | 1,030-1,220 | 762 |
| Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | NAIA | Great Plains Athletic Conference | 71% | ACT 19-25 | 1,163 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, OH | NAIA | Crossroads League | 84% | 1,046-1,315 | 1,358 |
| Multnomah University | Portland, OR | NAIA | Cascade Collegiate Conference | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Ottawa University | Ottawa, KS | NAIA | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference | 83% | 750-1,000 | 870 |
| Point University | West Point, GA | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 44% | 850-1,100 | 1,996 |
| Reinhardt University | Waleska, GA | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 62% | 940-1,160 | 1,066 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | NAIA | Sun Conference | 83% | 1,030-1,270 | 15,243 |
| Siena Heights University | Adrian, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 69% | 806-1,073 | 1,495 |
| St. Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | NAIA | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 77% | 930-1,170 | 1,916 |
| St. Andrews University | Laurinburg, NC | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | NAIA | Crossroads League | 74% | 1,070-1,330 | 2,025 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 69% | 950-1,150 | 846 |
| University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis | Saint Louis, MO | NAIA | American Midwest Conference | 90% | 1,055-1,240 | 337 |
| University of Michigan Dearborn | Dearborn, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 56% | 990-1,255 | 5,952 |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | NAIA | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference | 87% | 806-1,028 | 925 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | NAIA | Mid-South Conference | 99% | 960-1,160 | 6,941 |
| Webber International University | Babson Park, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 69% | 853-1,060 | 813 |
| Westcliff University | Irvine, CA | NAIA | California Pacific Conference | 73% | Not reported | 2,363 |
| William Penn University | Oskaloosa, IA | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 52% | 880-1,110 | 1,301 |
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 33 NAIA men's lacrosse programs nationwide, the median published admit rate is 71 percent. The most selective is Point University in West Point at 44 percent, and the most accessible is University of the Cumberlands at 99 percent. The highest test band belongs to Benedictine College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,140 to 1,380 on the SAT. School size spans 337 undergraduates at University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis to 17,678 at Keiser University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference with 7 of the 33 programs. 4 of the 33 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot. Admissions figures cover 30 of the 33 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 71 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 NAIA men's lacrosse programs are there in the country?
33, across 13 conferences. Every one of them is listed on this page with city, conference, and admissions data.
What is the hardest NAIA men's lacrosse school to get into in the country?
Point University in West Point is the most selective on this list, admitting 44 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 850 to 1,100. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse at the NAIA level?
Keiser University is the largest school on this list with 17,678 undergraduates, while University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis is the smallest at 337. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.