Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Maine
There are 10 college women's lacrosse programs in Maine, spread across 5 conferences. Published admit rates run from 7 percent at Bowdoin College to 97 percent at University of Maine at Farmington. University of Southern Maine is the largest school on the list with 4,222 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | D3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 13% | 1,420-1,530 | 1,760 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | D3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 7% | 1,470-1,550 | 1,873 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | D3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference | 7% | 1,460-1,550 | 2,407 |
| Husson University | Bangor, ME | D3 | North Atlantic Conference | 81% | 1,065-1,275 | 2,618 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | D3 | North Atlantic Conference | 54% | 1,095-1,260 | 942 |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 84% | 960-1,150 | 964 |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | D3 | North Atlantic Conference | 96% | Not reported | 647 |
| University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington, ME | D3 | North Atlantic Conference | 97% | 995-1,245 | 1,140 |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | D3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 92% | 1,040-1,230 | 2,135 |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | D3 | Little East Conference | 79% | 990-1,250 | 4,222 |
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 10 college women's lacrosse programs in Maine, the median published admit rate is 81 percent. The most selective is Bowdoin College in Brunswick at 7 percent, and the most accessible is University of Maine at Farmington at 97 percent. The highest test band belongs to Bowdoin College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,470 to 1,550 on the SAT. School size spans 647 undergraduates at Thomas College to 4,222 at University of Southern Maine, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the North Atlantic Conference with 4 of the 10 programs. 3 of the 10 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 81 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 Maine?
10, 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 Maine?
Bowdoin College in Brunswick is the most selective on this list, admitting 7 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,470 to 1,550. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Maine?
University of Southern Maine is the largest school on this list with 4,222 undergraduates, while Thomas College is the smallest at 647. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.