School profile
College of the Holy Cross Lacrosse
College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Patriot League. The school admits 18 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,240 to 1,410, and enrolls 3,106 undergraduates.
Location
Worcester, MA
Admit rate
18%
SAT range
1,240-1,410
Undergraduates
3,106
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Patriot League |
| Women's | Division 1 | Patriot League |
How College of the Holy Cross compares
With a 18 percent admit rate, College of the Holy Cross is more selective than 92 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,240 and 1,410 on the SAT, or 27 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 3,106 undergraduates, it is the 19th 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 College of the Holy Cross usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- American University62% admit · SAT 1,280-1,460
- Boston University11% admit · SAT 1,420-1,530
- Bucknell University29% admit · SAT 1,310-1,470
- Colgate University14% admit · SAT 1,430-1,540
- 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 College of the Holy Cross have a lacrosse team?
Yes. College of the Holy Cross fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Worcester, Massachusetts, competing in the Patriot League. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into College of the Holy Cross?
College of the Holy Cross admits 18 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 92 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,240 to 1,410. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is College of the Holy Cross?
College of the Holy Cross enrolls 3,106 undergraduates, the 19th 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.