Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in South Carolina
There are 14 college women's lacrosse programs in South Carolina, spread across 7 conferences. Published admit rates run from 38 percent at Clemson University to 100 percent at Southern Wesleyan University. Clemson University is the largest school on the list with 23,300 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | D1 | Atlantic Coast Conference | 38% | 1,240-1,410 | 23,300 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC | D1 | Sun Belt Conference | 75% | 1,050-1,220 | 10,377 |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | D1 | Southern Conference | 43% | 1,260-1,430 | 2,379 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | D1 | Big South Conference | 68% | 980-1,200 | 852 |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill, SC | D1 | Big South Conference | 79% | 1,010-1,220 | 3,523 |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | D1 | Southern Conference | 52% | 1,198-1,343 | 1,816 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 55% | 1,100-1,280 | 3,183 |
| Coker University | Hartsville, SC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 94% | 940-1,160 | 840 |
| Converse University | Spartanburg, SC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 68% | 1,010-1,250 | 1,173 |
| Erskine College | Due West, SC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 63% | 920-1,150 | 766 |
| Lander University | Greenwood, SC | D2 | Gulf South Conference | 81% | 950-1,178 | 3,397 |
| Newberry College | Newberry, SC | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 90% | 928-1,103 | 1,479 |
| North Greenville University | Tigerville, SC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 67% | 1,060-1,240 | 1,819 |
| Southern Wesleyan University | Central, SC | D2 | Conference Carolinas | 100% | 1,040-1,210 | 747 |
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 14 college women's lacrosse programs in South Carolina, the median published admit rate is 68 percent. The most selective is Clemson University in Clemson at 38 percent, and the most accessible is Southern Wesleyan University at 100 percent. The highest test band belongs to Furman University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,260 to 1,430 on the SAT. School size spans 747 undergraduates at Southern Wesleyan University to 23,300 at Clemson University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Conference Carolinas with 4 of the 14 programs. 3 of the 14 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 68 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 South Carolina?
14, 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 South Carolina?
Clemson University in Clemson is the most selective on this list, admitting 38 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,240 to 1,410. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in South Carolina?
Clemson University is the largest school on this list with 23,300 undergraduates, while Southern Wesleyan University is the smallest at 747. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.