Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in North Carolina
There are 30 college women's lacrosse programs in North Carolina, spread across 13 conferences. Published admit rates run from 6 percent at Duke University to 96 percent at Pfeiffer University. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the largest school on the list with 24,453 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | D1 | Coastal Athletic Association | 87% | 1,030-1,230 | 2,680 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | D1 | Atlantic 10 Conference | 13% | 1,400-1,530 | 1,867 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | D1 | Atlantic Coast Conference | 6% | 1,500-1,570 | 6,442 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | D1 | American Athletic Conference | 89% | 1,070-1,240 | 19,896 |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | D1 | Coastal Athletic Association | 66% | 1,130-1,280 | 6,452 |
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC | D1 | Big South Conference | 77% | 975-1,198 | 1,856 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | D1 | Big South Conference | 75% | 1,110-1,320 | 5,129 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | D1 | Atlantic Sun Conference | 62% | 1,140-1,340 | 1,211 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | D1 | Atlantic Coast Conference | 15% | 1,390-1,530 | 20,752 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | D1 | American Athletic Conference | 80% | 1,140-1,330 | 24,453 |
| Barton College | Wilson, NC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 94% | 970-1,150 | 982 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, NC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 75% | 960-1,200 | 1,276 |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, NC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 75% | 1,030-1,300 | 1,235 |
| Chowan University | Murfreesboro, NC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 69% | 880-1,085 | 603 |
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk, NC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 77% | 1,040-1,240 | 873 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, NC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 85% | 970-1,170 | 1,359 |
| Mars Hill University | Mars Hill, NC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 68% | 940-1,130 | 1,044 |
| University of Mount Olive | Mount Olive, NC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 76% | 990-1,150 | 1,796 |
| Wingate University | Wingate, NC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 91% | 1,010-1,210 | 2,668 |
| Brevard College | Brevard, NC | D3 | South Atlantic Conference | 42% | 870-1,220 | 815 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC | D3 | USA South Athletic Conference | 70% | 900-1,100 | 708 |
| Guilford College | Greensboro, NC | D3 | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 80% | 1,120-1,260 | 1,001 |
| Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | D3 | USA South Athletic Conference | 74% | 1,098-1,348 | 1,188 |
| Methodist University | Fayetteville, NC | D3 | USA South Athletic Conference | 75% | 1,080-1,250 | 1,448 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan College | Rocky Mount, NC | D3 | USA South Athletic Conference | 80% | 860-1,120 | 1,214 |
| Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer, NC | D3 | USA South Athletic Conference | 96% | 891-1,165 | 655 |
| Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa, NC | D3 | Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference | 71% | 1,120-1,280 | 707 |
| William Peace University | Raleigh, NC | D3 | USA South Athletic Conference | 94% | 1,080-1,225 | 666 |
| Montreat College | Montreat, NC | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 69% | 1,030-1,220 | 762 |
| St. Andrews University | Laurinburg, NC | NAIA | Mid-South Conference | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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 30 college women's lacrosse programs in North Carolina, the median published admit rate is 75 percent. The most selective is Duke University in Durham at 6 percent, and the most accessible is Pfeiffer University at 96 percent. The highest test band belongs to Duke University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,500 to 1,570 on the SAT. School size spans 603 undergraduates at Chowan University to 24,453 at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the USA South Athletic Conference with 6 of the 30 programs. 4 of the 30 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot. Admissions figures cover 29 of the 30 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 75 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 North Carolina?
30, across 13 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 North Carolina?
Duke University in Durham is the most selective on this list, admitting 6 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,500 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 North Carolina?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the largest school on this list with 24,453 undergraduates, while Chowan University is the smallest at 603. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.