School profile
Boston University Lacrosse
Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Patriot League. The school admits 11 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,420 to 1,530, and enrolls 18,248 undergraduates.
Location
Boston, MA
Admit rate
11%
SAT range
1,420-1,530
Undergraduates
18,248
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Patriot League |
| Women's | Division 1 | Patriot League |
How Boston University compares
With a 11 percent admit rate, Boston University is more selective than 95 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,420 and 1,530 on the SAT, or 32 to 34 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 18,248 undergraduates, it is the 2nd largest of the 42 lacrosse schools in Massachusetts 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 Boston University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- American University62% admit · SAT 1,280-1,460
- 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 Boston University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Boston University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Boston, Massachusetts, competing in the Patriot League. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Boston University?
Boston University admits 11 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 95 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,420 to 1,530. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Boston University?
Boston University enrolls 18,248 undergraduates, the 2nd largest among the 42 lacrosse schools in Massachusetts with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.