School profile
American University Lacrosse
American University in Washington, Washington DC fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Patriot League. The school admits 62 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,280 to 1,460, and enrolls 7,266 undergraduates.
Location
Washington, DC
Admit rate
62%
SAT range
1,280-1,460
Undergraduates
7,266
The program
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Women's | Division 1 | Patriot League |
How American University compares
With a 62 percent admit rate, American University is more selective than 72 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,280 and 1,460 on the SAT, or 29 to 32 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 7,266 undergraduates, it is the 4th largest of the 4 lacrosse schools in Washington DC with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering American University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Boston University11% admit · SAT 1,420-1,530
- Bucknell University29% admit · SAT 1,310-1,470
- Colgate University14% admit · SAT 1,430-1,540
- College of the Holy Cross18% admit · SAT 1,240-1,410
- Georgetown University13% admit · SAT 1,390-1,550
- Lafayette College31% admit · SAT 1,350-1,500
- Lehigh University26% admit · SAT 1,370-1,500
- Loyola University Maryland75% admit · SAT 1,200-1,370
Common questions
Does American University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. American University fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in Washington, Washington DC, competing in the Patriot League. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into American University?
American University admits 62 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 72 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,280 to 1,460. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is American University?
American University enrolls 7,266 undergraduates, the 4th largest among the 4 lacrosse schools in Washington DC with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.