Program directory
NAIA Men's Lacrosse Colleges in Missouri
There are 4 NAIA men's lacrosse programs in Missouri, spread across 2 conferences. Published admit rates run from 69 percent at Missouri Baptist University to 90 percent at University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis. Columbia College is the largest school on the list with 4,950 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College | Columbia, MO | American Midwest Conference | Not reported | Not reported | 4,950 |
| Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis, MO | American Midwest Conference | 69% | 1,060-1,200 | 1,488 |
| Missouri Valley College | Marshall, MO | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 69% | 895-1,115 | 1,443 |
| University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis | Saint Louis, MO | American Midwest Conference | 90% | 1,055-1,240 | 337 |
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 4 NAIA men's lacrosse programs in Missouri, the median published admit rate is 69 percent. The most selective is Missouri Baptist University in Saint Louis at 69 percent, and the most accessible is University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis at 90 percent. The highest test band belongs to University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,055 to 1,240 on the SAT. School size spans 337 undergraduates at University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis to 4,950 at Columbia College, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the American Midwest Conference with 3 of the 4 programs. 1 of the 4 sits in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot. Admissions figures cover 3 of the 4 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 69 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 NAIA men's lacrosse programs are there in Missouri?
4, across 2 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 Missouri?
Missouri Baptist University in Saint Louis is the most selective on this list, admitting 69 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,060 to 1,200. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with men's lacrosse in Missouri?
Columbia College is the largest school on this list with 4,950 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.