Program directory
NAIA Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Iowa
There are 3 NAIA women's lacrosse programs in Iowa, spread across 3 conferences. Published admit rates run from 71 percent at Morningside University to 83 percent at Mount Mercy University. St. Ambrose University is the largest school on the list with 1,916 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | Great Plains Athletic Conference | 71% | ACT 19-25 | 1,163 |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 83% | ACT 18-24 | 1,107 |
| St. Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | Heart of America Conference | 77% | 930-1,170 | 1,916 |
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 3 NAIA women's lacrosse programs in Iowa, the median published admit rate is 77 percent. The most selective is Morningside University in Sioux City at 71 percent, and the most accessible is Mount Mercy University at 83 percent. The highest test band belongs to St. Ambrose University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 930 to 1,170 on the SAT. School size spans 1,107 undergraduates at Mount Mercy University to 1,916 at St. Ambrose University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does.
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.
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Common questions
How many NAIA women's lacrosse programs are there in Iowa?
3, across 3 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 Iowa?
Morningside University in Sioux City is the most selective on this list, admitting 71 percent of applicants. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Iowa?
St. Ambrose University is the largest school on this list with 1,916 undergraduates, while Mount Mercy University is the smallest at 1,107. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
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