School profile
Howard University Lacrosse
Howard University in Washington, Washington DC fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The school admits 41 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,090 to 1,320, and enrolls 10,108 undergraduates.
Location
Washington, DC
Admit rate
41%
SAT range
1,090-1,320
Undergraduates
10,108
The program
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Women's | Division 1 | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
How Howard University compares
With a 41 percent admit rate, Howard University is more selective than 85 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,090 and 1,320 on the SAT, or 22 to 28 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 10,108 undergraduates, it is the 2nd largest of the 4 lacrosse schools in Washington DC with published data. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 2 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Schools with a similar test band
Recruits considering Howard University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Canisius College72% admit · SAT 1,050-1,320
- Canisius University72% admit · SAT 1,050-1,320
- High Point University75% admit · SAT 1,110-1,320
- Juniata College79% admit · SAT 1,130-1,320
- Nazareth University75% admit · SAT 1,070-1,320
- Norwich University74% admit · SAT 1,060-1,320
- Quinnipiac University72% admit · SAT 1,150-1,320
- Rider University79% admit · SAT 1,100-1,320
Common questions
Does Howard University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Howard University fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in Washington, Washington DC, competing in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Howard University?
Howard University admits 41 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 85 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,090 to 1,320. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Howard University?
Howard University enrolls 10,108 undergraduates, the 2nd 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.