Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Florida
There are 19 college women's lacrosse programs in Florida, spread across 8 conferences. Published admit rates run from 24 percent at Florida State University to 98 percent at St. Thomas University. University of South Florida is the largest school on the list with 37,207 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | D1 | Atlantic Coast Conference | 24% | 1,270-1,410 | 32,212 |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL | D1 | Atlantic Sun Conference | 57% | 1,100-1,280 | 2,930 |
| Stetson University | Deland, FL | D1 | Atlantic Sun Conference | 72% | 1,060-1,270 | 2,297 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | D1 | Southeastern Conference | 24% | 1,320-1,480 | 35,629 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | D1 | American Athletic Conference | 43% | 1,130-1,320 | 37,207 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Daytona Beach, FL | D2 | Sunshine State Conference | 58% | 1,040-1,240 | 9,139 |
| Flagler College | Saint Augustine, FL | D2 | Gulf South Conference | 81% | 960-1,190 | 2,391 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | D2 | Sunshine State Conference | 64% | 1,150-1,330 | 2,656 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | D2 | Sunshine State Conference | 73% | 1,040-1,200 | 2,859 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | D2 | Sunshine State Conference | 82% | 950-1,220 | 2,603 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | D2 | Sunshine State Conference | 48% | 1,160-1,370 | 2,631 |
| Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, FL | D2 | Sunshine State Conference | 78% | 980-1,190 | 6,721 |
| University of Tampa | Tampa, FL | D2 | Sunshine State Conference | 40% | 1,070-1,240 | 10,572 |
| Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 41% | 1,018-1,240 | 1,298 |
| Keiser University | West Palm Beach, FL | NAIA | The Sun Conference | 97% | Not reported | 17,678 |
| New College of Florida | Sarasota, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 73% | 1,060-1,245 | 843 |
| St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 98% | 860-1,060 | 2,214 |
| Warner University | Lake Wales, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 43% | 790-1,070 | 756 |
| Webber International University | Babson Park, FL | NAIA | Sun Conference | 69% | 853-1,060 | 813 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2020 to 2023. "Not reported" means the school does not publish that figure; junior colleges are typically open enrollment.
What these numbers say about this list
Across the 19 college women's lacrosse programs in Florida, the median published admit rate is 64 percent. The most selective is Florida State University in Tallahassee at 24 percent, and the most accessible is St. Thomas University at 98 percent. The highest test band belongs to University of Florida, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,320 to 1,480 on the SAT. School size spans 756 undergraduates at Warner University to 37,207 at University of South Florida, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Sunshine State Conference with 7 of the 19 programs. 6 of the 19 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot.
How to use this list
A target list works best when it spans levels. Pick a handful of programs where you would be one of the stronger recruits, a group where you fit the current roster, and a few reaches. Use the admit rate and SAT columns the same way: schools admitting above 64 percent with a test band at or below your score are academic safeties, and the single-digit schools are reaches no matter how good your film is.
Not sure what to write? Read the guide to emailing a college lacrosse coach, or check when coaches are allowed to contact you.
Common questions
How many college women's lacrosse programs are there in Florida?
19, across 8 conferences. That count spans every level with a program in the state, from Division I to junior college where present.
What is the hardest college women's lacrosse school to get into in Florida?
Florida State University in Tallahassee is the most selective on this list, admitting 24 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,270 to 1,410. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Florida?
University of South Florida is the largest school on this list with 37,207 undergraduates, while Warner University is the smallest at 756. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.