School profile
Syracuse University Lacrosse
Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The school admits 46 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,270 to 1,440, and enrolls 15,477 undergraduates.
Location
Syracuse, NY
Admit rate
46%
SAT range
1,270-1,440
Undergraduates
15,477
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Women's | Division 1 | Atlantic Coast Conference |
How Syracuse University compares
With a 46 percent admit rate, Syracuse University is more selective than 83 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,270 and 1,440 on the SAT, or 29 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 15,477 undergraduates, it is the 3rd largest of the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. 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 Syracuse University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Boston College16% admit · SAT 1,440-1,540
- Clemson University38% admit · SAT 1,240-1,410
- Duke University6% admit · SAT 1,500-1,570
- Florida State University24% admit · SAT 1,270-1,410
- Stanford University4% admit · SAT 1,510-1,580
- University of California Berkeley11% admit · SAT 1,310-1,530
- University of Louisville79% admit · SAT 1,040-1,270
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill15% admit · SAT 1,390-1,530
Common questions
Does Syracuse University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Syracuse University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Syracuse, New York, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Syracuse University?
Syracuse University admits 46 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 83 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,270 to 1,440. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Syracuse University?
Syracuse University enrolls 15,477 undergraduates, the 3rd largest among the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.