Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Tennessee
There are 7 college women's lacrosse programs in Tennessee, spread across 5 conferences. Published admit rates run from 6 percent at Vanderbilt University to 72 percent at Tusculum University. Vanderbilt University is the largest school on the list with 7,208 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | D1 | Southeastern Conference | 6% | 1,500-1,570 | 7,208 |
| Lee University | Cleveland, TN | D2 | Gulf South Conference | 71% | 1,040-1,230 | 2,617 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 63% | 1,000-1,210 | 1,572 |
| Tusculum University | Greeneville, TN | D2 | South Atlantic Conference | 72% | 910-1,110 | 785 |
| Rhodes College | Memphis, TN | D3 | Southern Athletic Association | 50% | 1,300-1,486 | 1,836 |
| Sewanee - The University of the South | Sewanee, TN | D3 | Southern Athletic Association | 57% | 1,260-1,390 | 1,607 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | NAIA | Appalachian Athletic Conference | 69% | 950-1,150 | 846 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022 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 7 college women's lacrosse programs in Tennessee, the median published admit rate is 63 percent. The most selective is Vanderbilt University in Nashville at 6 percent, and the most accessible is Tusculum University at 72 percent. The highest test band belongs to Vanderbilt University, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,500 to 1,570 on the SAT. School size spans 785 undergraduates at Tusculum University to 7,208 at Vanderbilt University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the South Atlantic Conference with 2 of the 7 programs. 3 of the 7 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 63 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 Tennessee?
7, across 5 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 Tennessee?
Vanderbilt University in Nashville 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 Tennessee?
Vanderbilt University is the largest school on this list with 7,208 undergraduates, while Tusculum University is the smallest at 785. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.