School profile
Harvard University Lacrosse
Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Ivy League. The school admits 4 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,510 to 1,580, and enrolls 7,601 undergraduates.
Location
Cambridge, MA
Admit rate
4%
SAT range
1,510-1,580
Undergraduates
7,601
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Ivy League |
| Women's | Division 1 | Ivy League |
How Harvard University compares
With a 4 percent admit rate, Harvard University is more selective than 99 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,510 and 1,580 on the SAT, or 34 to 36 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 7,601 undergraduates, it is the 7th 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 7 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 Harvard University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Brown University5% admit · SAT 1,510-1,580
- Columbia University4% admit · SAT 1,510-1,580
- Cornell University9% admit · SAT 1,500-1,570
- Dartmouth College5% admit · SAT 1,500-1,570
- Princeton University5% admit · SAT 1,510-1,580
- University of Pennsylvania5% admit · SAT 1,510-1,570
- Yale University4% admit · SAT 1,470-1,570
Common questions
Does Harvard University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Harvard University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Cambridge, Massachusetts, competing in the Ivy League. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Harvard University?
Harvard University admits 4 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 99 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,510 to 1,580. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Harvard University?
Harvard University enrolls 7,601 undergraduates, the 7th 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.