Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Maryland
There are 18 college women's lacrosse programs in Maryland, spread across 14 conferences. Published admit rates run from 6 percent at Johns Hopkins University to 89 percent at Frostburg State University. University of Maryland is the largest school on the list with 30,760 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | D1 | Centennial Conference | 6% | 1,520-1,570 | 5,693 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | D1 | Patriot League | 75% | 1,200-1,370 | 3,869 |
| Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg, MD | D1 | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 74% | 1,046-1,280 | 1,768 |
| Towson University | Towson, MD | D1 | Coastal Athletic Association | 82% | 950-1,235 | 16,136 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | D1 | American Athletic Conference | 9% | 1,210-1,410 | 4,474 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | D1 | Big Ten Conference | 45% | 1,400-1,530 | 30,760 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | D1 | America East Conference | 72% | 1,240-1,420 | 10,701 |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD | D2 | Mountain East Conference | 89% | 980-1,200 | 2,909 |
| Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | D3 | Landmark Conference | 78% | 1,090-1,325 | 964 |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | D3 | MAC Commonwealth Conference | 78% | Not reported | 1,194 |
| McDaniel College | Westminster, MD | D3 | Centennial Conference | 78% | 1,050-1,230 | 1,617 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore, MD | D3 | United East Conference | 82% | 910-1,130 | 709 |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD | D3 | Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference | 87% | 1,180-1,320 | 6,057 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | St. Mary's City, MD | D3 | United East Conference | 69% | 1,143-1,340 | 1,603 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | D3 | Middle Atlantic Conferences | 79% | 1,010-1,190 | 3,102 |
| Washington College | Chestertown, MD | D3 | Centennial Conference | 57% | 1,140-1,390 | 891 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD | JUCO | MD JUCO | Not reported | Not reported | 8,997 |
| Harford Community College | Bel Air, MD | JUCO | MD JUCO | Not reported | Not reported | 3,696 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2018 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 18 college women's lacrosse programs in Maryland, the median published admit rate is 78 percent. The most selective is Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore at 6 percent, and the most accessible is Frostburg State University at 89 percent. The highest test band belongs to Johns Hopkins University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,520 to 1,570 on the SAT. School size spans 709 undergraduates at Notre Dame of Maryland University to 30,760 at University of Maryland, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Centennial Conference with 3 of the 18 programs. 9 of the 18 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot. Admissions figures cover 16 of the 18 programs; the rest do not report to the College Scorecard.
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 78 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 Maryland?
18, across 14 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 Maryland?
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is the most selective on this list, admitting 6 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,520 to 1,570. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Maryland?
University of Maryland is the largest school on this list with 30,760 undergraduates, while Notre Dame of Maryland University is the smallest at 709. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.