Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Michigan
There are 18 college women's lacrosse programs in Michigan, spread across 6 conferences. Published admit rates run from 16 percent at University of Michigan to 98 percent at Rochester University. University of Michigan is the largest school on the list with 34,177 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | D1 | Mid-American Conference | 90% | 960-1,200 | 10,035 |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | D1 | Mid-American Conference | 80% | 920-1,170 | 10,055 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | D1 | Horizon League | 75% | 1,030-1,260 | 2,438 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | D1 | Big Ten | 16% | 1,360-1,530 | 34,177 |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI | D2 | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 98% | Not reported | 3,134 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | D2 | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 83% | 940-1,190 | 18,854 |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | D2 | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 84% | 970-1,190 | 6,556 |
| Adrian College | Adrian, MI | D3 | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | 73% | 873-1,140 | 1,604 |
| Albion College | Albion, MI | D3 | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | 81% | 930-1,160 | 1,300 |
| Alma College | Alma, MI | D3 | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | 57% | 1,030-1,230 | 1,148 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | D3 | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | 71% | 1,083-1,330 | 3,193 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | D3 | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | 79% | 1,100-1,340 | 3,288 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | D3 | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | 75% | 1,170-1,380 | 1,149 |
| Aquinas College | Grand Rapids, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 90% | 910-1,140 | 1,083 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 56% | 1,020-1,270 | 1,668 |
| Madonna University | Livonia, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 63% | 880-1,080 | 1,632 |
| Rochester University | Rochester Hills, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 98% | 840-1,060 | 792 |
| Siena Heights University | Adrian, MI | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 69% | 806-1,073 | 1,495 |
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 18 college women's lacrosse programs in Michigan, the median published admit rate is 79 percent. The most selective is University of Michigan in Ann Arbor at 16 percent, and the most accessible is Rochester University at 98 percent. The highest test band belongs to University of Michigan, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,360 to 1,530 on the SAT. School size spans 792 undergraduates at Rochester University to 34,177 at University of Michigan, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association with 6 of the 18 programs. 6 of the 18 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 Michigan?
18, across 6 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 Michigan?
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the most selective on this list, admitting 16 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,360 to 1,530. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Michigan?
University of Michigan is the largest school on this list with 34,177 undergraduates, while Rochester University is the smallest at 792. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.