Program directory
NAIA Women's Lacrosse Colleges
There are 40 NAIA women's lacrosse programs nationwide, spread across 13 conferences. Published admit rates run from 41 percent at Ave Maria 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 |
| Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 41% | 1,018-1,240 | 1,298 |
| Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 98% | 1,140-1,380 | 2,272 |
| Bethel University | Mishawaka, IN | NAIA | Crossroads League | 98% | 900-1,150 | 1,008 |
| Brenau University | Gainesville, GA | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 88% | 930-1,200 | 1,029 |
| Corban University | Salem, OR | NAIA | Cascade Collegiate Conference | 94% | 1,003-1,165 | 678 |
| Culver-Stockton College | Canton, MO | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 99% | 970-1,080 | 807 |
| Eastern Oregon University | La Grande, OR | NAIA | Cascade Collegiate Conference | 98% | 930-1,145 | 2,172 |
| Georgetown College | Georgetown, KY | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 91% | 960-1,160 | 1,097 |
| 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 |
| Life University | Marietta, GA | NAIA | Southern States Athletic Conference | 93% | 920-1,130 | 893 |
| 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 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | NAIA | Crossroads League | 95% | 970-1,180 | 2,266 |
| Midland University | Fremont, NE | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 66% | 963-1,170 | 1,159 |
| Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis, MO | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic 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 Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 83% | ACT 18-24 | 1,107 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, OH | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 84% | 1,046-1,315 | 1,358 |
| Multnomah Campus of Jessup University | Portland, OR | NAIA | Cascade Collegiate Conference | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| New College of Florida | Sarasota, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 73% | 1,060-1,245 | 843 |
| Ottawa University | Ottawa, KS | NAIA | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference | 83% | 750-1,000 | 870 |
| Reinhardt University | Waleska, GA | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 62% | 940-1,160 | 1,066 |
| Rochester University | Rochester Hills, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 98% | 840-1,060 | 792 |
| 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 | Heart of America Conference | 77% | 930-1,170 | 1,916 |
| St. Andrews University | Laurinburg, NC | NAIA | Mid-South Conference | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 98% | 860-1,060 | 2,214 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 69% | 950-1,150 | 846 |
| Truett-McConnell University | Cleveland, GA | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 78% | 1,000-1,190 | 744 |
| University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis | Saint Louis, MO | NAIA | American Midwest Conference | 90% | 1,055-1,240 | 337 |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | NAIA | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference | 87% | 806-1,028 | 925 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 99% | 960-1,160 | 6,941 |
| Warner University | Lake Wales, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 43% | 790-1,070 | 756 |
| Webber International University | Babson Park, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 69% | 853-1,060 | 813 |
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 40 NAIA women's lacrosse programs nationwide, the median published admit rate is 83 percent. The most selective is Ave Maria University in Ave Maria at 41 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 8 of the 40 programs. 4 of the 40 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot. Admissions figures cover 38 of the 40 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 83 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 women's lacrosse programs are there in the country?
40, across 13 conferences. Every one of them is listed on this page with city, conference, and admissions data.
What is the hardest NAIA women's lacrosse school to get into in the country?
Ave Maria University in Ave Maria is the most selective on this list, admitting 41 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,018 to 1,240. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women'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.