School profile
Rutgers University Lacrosse
Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse, playing in the Big Ten Conference and the Big Ten. The school admits 58 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,310 to 1,500, and enrolls 37,751 undergraduates.
Location
Piscataway, NJ
Admit rate
58%
SAT range
1,310-1,500
Undergraduates
37,751
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Big Ten Conference |
| Women's | Division 1 | Big Ten |
How Rutgers University compares
With a 58 percent admit rate, Rutgers University is more selective than 76 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,310 and 1,500 on the SAT, or 28 to 33 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 37,751 undergraduates, it is the 1st largest of the 19 lacrosse schools in New Jersey 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 Rutgers University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Johns Hopkins University6% admit · SAT 1,520-1,570
- Northwestern University8% admit · SAT 1,510-1,570
- Ohio State University61% admit · SAT 1,310-1,480
- Penn State61% admit · SAT 1,240-1,420
- University of Michigan16% admit · SAT 1,360-1,530
- University of Oregon88% admit · SAT 1,130-1,360
- University of Southern California10% admit · SAT 1,450-1,550
Common questions
Does Rutgers University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Rutgers University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Piscataway, New Jersey, competing in the Big Ten Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Rutgers University?
Rutgers University admits 58 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 76 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,310 to 1,500. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Rutgers University?
Rutgers University enrolls 37,751 undergraduates, the 1st largest among the 19 lacrosse schools in New Jersey with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.