Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Indiana
There are 12 college women's lacrosse programs in Indiana, spread across 8 conferences. Published admit rates run from 11 percent at University of Notre Dame to 98 percent at Bethel University. University of Notre Dame is the largest school on the list with 8,818 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | D1 | Big East Conference | 85% | 1,160-1,350 | 4,317 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | D1 | Atlantic Coast Conference | 11% | 1,455-1,560 | 8,818 |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | D2 | Great Lakes Valley Conference | 67% | 960-1,170 | 3,005 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | D3 | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 79% | 900-1,150 | 1,057 |
| DePauw University | Greencastle, IN | D3 | North Coast Athletic Conference | 57% | 1,200-1,410 | 1,905 |
| Franklin College | Franklin, IN | D3 | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 70% | 1,060-1,240 | 900 |
| Hanover College | Hanover, IN | D3 | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 84% | 1,110-1,280 | 1,031 |
| Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | D3 | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | 76% | 1,130-1,325 | 1,458 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | D3 | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | 85% | 1,030-1,240 | 2,324 |
| Bethel University | Mishawaka, IN | NAIA | Crossroads League | 98% | 900-1,150 | 1,008 |
| Indiana Tech | Fort Wayne, IN | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 70% | 930-1,150 | 1,441 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | NAIA | Crossroads League | 95% | 970-1,180 | 2,266 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2019 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 12 college women's lacrosse programs in Indiana, the median published admit rate is 79 percent. The most selective is University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame at 11 percent, and the most accessible is Bethel University at 98 percent. The highest test band belongs to University of Notre Dame, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,455 to 1,560 on the SAT. School size spans 900 undergraduates at Franklin College to 8,818 at University of Notre Dame, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference with 3 of the 12 programs. 4 of the 12 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 79 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 Indiana?
12, 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 Indiana?
University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame is the most selective on this list, admitting 11 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,455 to 1,560. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Indiana?
University of Notre Dame is the largest school on this list with 8,818 undergraduates, while Franklin College is the smallest at 900. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.