Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Rhode Island
There are 7 college women's lacrosse programs in Rhode Island, spread across 7 conferences. Published admit rates run from 5 percent at Brown University to 92 percent at Rhode Island College. University of Rhode Island is the largest school on the list with 13,381 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence, RI | D1 | Ivy League | 5% | 1,510-1,580 | 7,226 |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | D1 | American East Conference | 65% | 1,190-1,330 | 3,194 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | D1 | Coastal Athletic Association | 72% | 1,020-1,280 | 13,381 |
| Johnson & Wales University | Providence, RI | D3 | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 91% | Not reported | 2,202 |
| Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | D3 | Little East Conference | 92% | 870-1,120 | 5,049 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | D3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 88% | 1,140-1,310 | 3,946 |
| Salve Regina University | Newport, RI | D3 | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 68% | 1,160-1,330 | 2,121 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 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 7 college women's lacrosse programs in Rhode Island, the median published admit rate is 72 percent. The most selective is Brown University in Providence at 5 percent, and the most accessible is Rhode Island College at 92 percent. The highest test band belongs to Brown University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,510 to 1,580 on the SAT. School size spans 2,121 undergraduates at Salve Regina University to 13,381 at University of Rhode Island, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. 1 of the 7 sits 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 72 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.
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Common questions
How many college women's lacrosse programs are there in Rhode Island?
7, across 7 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 Rhode Island?
Brown University in Providence is the most selective on this list, admitting 5 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,510 to 1,580. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island is the largest school on this list with 13,381 undergraduates, while Salve Regina University is the smallest at 2,121. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.