Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Iowa
There are 5 college women's lacrosse programs in Iowa, spread across 5 conferences. Published admit rates run from 71 percent at Morningside University to 96 percent at Upper Iowa University. Upper Iowa University is the largest school on the list with 1,994 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | D2 | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 96% | 890-1,050 | 1,994 |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | D3 | Midwest Conference | 80% | 1,120-1,285 | 1,086 |
| Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | NAIA | Great Plains Athletic Conference | 71% | ACT 19-25 | 1,163 |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 83% | ACT 18-24 | 1,107 |
| St. Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | NAIA | Heart of America Conference | 77% | 930-1,170 | 1,916 |
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 5 college women's lacrosse programs in Iowa, the median published admit rate is 80 percent. The most selective is Morningside University in Sioux City at 71 percent, and the most accessible is Upper Iowa University at 96 percent. The highest test band belongs to Cornell College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,120 to 1,285 on the SAT. School size spans 1,086 undergraduates at Cornell College to 1,994 at Upper Iowa University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. 1 of the 5 sits 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 80 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.
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Common questions
How many college women's lacrosse programs are there in Iowa?
5, across 5 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 Iowa?
Morningside University in Sioux City is the most selective on this list, admitting 71 percent of applicants. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Iowa?
Upper Iowa University is the largest school on this list with 1,994 undergraduates, while Cornell College is the smallest at 1,086. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.