Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Ohio
There are 29 college women's lacrosse programs in Ohio, spread across 11 conferences. Published admit rates run from 17 percent at Denison University to 86 percent at Xavier University. Ohio State University is the largest school on the list with 45,638 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | D1 | Mid-American Conference | 86% | 1,010-1,240 | 19,320 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | D1 | Big Ten | 61% | 1,310-1,480 | 45,638 |
| University of Akron | Akron, OH | D1 | Mid-American Conference | 60% | 900-1,190 | 9,052 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | D1 | Big 12 Conference | 85% | 1,160-1,370 | 29,882 |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | D1 | Big East Conference | 86% | 1,103-1,310 | 4,207 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | D1 | Missouri Valley Conference | 84% | 1,010-1,230 | 7,961 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | D2 | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | 76% | 1,035-1,208 | 2,199 |
| Lake Erie College | Painesville, OH | D2 | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | 70% | 1,000-1,170 | 852 |
| Tiffin University | Tiffin, OH | D2 | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | 80% | 910-1,110 | 2,051 |
| University of Findlay | Findlay, OH | D2 | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | 83% | 1,010-1,213 | 2,223 |
| Ursuline College | Pepper Pike, OH | D2 | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | 75% | 1,006-1,133 | 670 |
| Walsh University | North Canton, OH | D2 | Great Midwest Athletic Conference | 71% | 1,040-1,280 | 1,390 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | D3 | Ohio Athletic Conference | 76% | 1,060-1,290 | 2,842 |
| Capital University | Columbus, OH | D3 | Ohio Athletic Conference | 70% | 910-1,180 | 1,585 |
| College of Wooster | Wooster, OH | D3 | North Coast Athletic Conference | 60% | 1,220-1,460 | 1,730 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | D3 | North Coast Athletic Conference | 17% | 1,320-1,490 | 2,380 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Steubenville, OH | D3 | Presidents' Athletic Conference | 58% | 1,110-1,350 | 2,901 |
| John Carroll University | University Heights, OH | D3 | Ohio Athletic Conference | 81% | 1,180-1,330 | 2,274 |
| Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | D3 | North Coast Athletic Conference | 31% | 1,358-1,503 | 1,732 |
| Marietta College | Marietta, OH | D3 | Ohio Athletic Conference | 79% | 1,040-1,200 | 952 |
| Mount St. Joseph University | Cincinnati, OH | D3 | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 59% | 930-1,140 | 1,129 |
| Muskingum University | New Concord, OH | D3 | Ohio Athletic Conference | 82% | 910-1,105 | 1,376 |
| Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | D3 | North Coast Athletic Conference | 34% | 1,360-1,520 | 2,887 |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH | D3 | Ohio Athletic Conference | 74% | 1,175-1,400 | 2,489 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | D3 | North Coast Athletic Conference | 56% | 1,123-1,358 | 1,516 |
| Otterbein University | Westerville, OH | D3 | Ohio Athletic Conference | 85% | 1,035-1,260 | 2,157 |
| University of Mount Union | Alliance, OH | D3 | Ohio Athletic Conference | 78% | 910-1,240 | 1,995 |
| Wittenberg University | Springfield, OH | D3 | North Coast Athletic Conference | 72% | 980-1,275 | 1,215 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, OH | NAIA | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference | 84% | 1,046-1,315 | 1,358 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2021 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 29 college women's lacrosse programs in Ohio, the median published admit rate is 75 percent. The most selective is Denison University in Granville at 17 percent, and the most accessible is Xavier University at 86 percent. The highest test band belongs to Oberlin College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,360 to 1,520 on the SAT. School size spans 670 undergraduates at Ursuline College to 45,638 at Ohio State University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Ohio Athletic Conference with 8 of the 29 programs. 8 of the 29 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 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 Ohio?
29, across 11 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 Ohio?
Denison University in Granville is the most selective on this list, admitting 17 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,320 to 1,490. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Ohio?
Ohio State University is the largest school on this list with 45,638 undergraduates, while Ursuline College is the smallest at 670. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.