List of NCAA Division II lacrosse programs

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This is a list of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) schools in the United States and Canada that play lacrosse as a varsity sport at the Division II level. In the 2023 NCAA lacrosse season, there are 77 men's and 121 women's Division II lacrosse programs.

Dates of addition or dropping of lacrosse, or changes in conference affiliation, reflect the time at which the change takes effect. Because NCAA lacrosse for both men and women is a spring sport, this will not match the first overall season of competition for new teams, or the first season of competition in a new conference. For teams departing Division II, the departure will take place after the completion of that year's lacrosse season.

Conference affiliations are current for the ongoing 2024 NCAA lacrosse season.

NCAA Division II men's lacrosse programs[edit]

  • Reclassifying institution in yellow; institution that has announced a future departure from Division II lacrosse highlighted in pink.
School Nickname City State/
Province 		Conference Note
Adams State University Grizzlies Alamosa Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Adelphi University Panthers Garden City New York Northeast-10 Conference
University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers Huntsville Alabama Peach Belt Conference [M2 1]
American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Anderson University Trojans Anderson South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Assumption University Greyhounds Worcester Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Barton College Bulldogs Wilson North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Belmont Abbey College Crusaders Belmont North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Bentley University Falcons Waltham Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
University of Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport Connecticut Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Caldwell University Cougars Caldwell New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Catawba College Indians Salisbury North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Chestnut Hill College Griffins Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Chowan University Hawks Murfreesboro North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Coker University Cobras Hartsville South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Colorado Mesa University Mavericks Grand Junction Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Colorado State University–Pueblo ThunderWolves Pueblo Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles Irvine California Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference [M2 2]
Davenport University Panthers Grand Rapids Michigan Great Lakes Valley Conference [M2 3]
Davis & Elkins College Senators Elkins West Virginia Great Midwest Athletic Conference [M2 4]
University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Washington District of Columbia East Coast Conference
Dominican University New York Chargers Orangeburg New York Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Dominican University of California Penguins San Rafael California Independent [M2 5]
D'Youville University Saints Buffalo New York East Coast Conference
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles Daytona Beach Florida Sunshine State Conference
Emmanuel University Lions Franklin Springs Georgia Conference Carolinas
Felician University Golden Falcons Rutherford New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Flagler College Saints St. Augustine Florida Peach Belt Conference
Florida Southern College Moccasins Lakeland Florida Sunshine State Conference
Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Melbourne Florida Sunshine State Conference
Franklin Pierce University Ravens Rindge New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Frostburg State University Bobcats Frostburg Maryland East Coast Conference [M2 6]
Georgian Court University Lions Lakewood New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Holy Family University Tigers Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
University of Indianapolis Greyhounds Indianapolis Indiana Great Lakes Valley Conference
Lander University Bearcats Greenwood South Carolina Peach Belt Conference
Lake Erie College Storm Painesville Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Lees–McRae College Bobcats Banner Elk North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Lewis University Flyers Romeoville Illinois Great Lakes Valley Conference
Lenoir–Rhyne University Bears Hickory North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Limestone University Saints Gaffney South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters Harrogate Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Lynn University Fighting Knights Boca Raton Florida Sunshine State Conference
Malone University Pioneers Canton Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Mars Hill University Lions Mars Hill North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Maryville University Saints St. Louis Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Mercy University Mavericks Dobbs Ferry New York East Coast Conference
Mercyhurst University Lakers Erie Pennsylvania Great Midwest Athletic Conference [M2 7]
Molloy University Lions Rockville Centre New York East Coast Conference
University of Montevallo Falcons Montevallo Alabama Peach Belt Conference [M2 1]
University of Mount Olive Trojans Mount Olive North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Newberry College Wolves Newberry South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
North Greenville University Crusaders Tigerville South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Pace University Setters Pleasantville New York Northeast-10 Conference
Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish West Palm Beach Florida Sunshine State Conference
Post University Eagles Waterbury Connecticut Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Quincy University Hawks Quincy Illinois Great Lakes Valley Conference
Roberts Wesleyan University Redhawks North Chili New York East Coast Conference
Rockhurst University Hawks Kansas City Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Rollins College Tars Winter Park Florida Sunshine State Conference
Saint Anselm College Hawks Goffstown New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Saint Leo University Lions St. Leo Florida Sunshine State Conference
Saint Michael's College Purple Knights Colchester Vermont Northeast-10 Conference
College of Saint Rose Golden Knights Albany New York Northeast-10 Conference
St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans Sparkill New York East Coast Conference
Seton Hill University Griffins Greensburg Pennsylvania Great Midwest Athletic Conference [M2 7]
Shorter University Hawks Rome Georgia Peach Belt Conference [M2 1]
Southern New Hampshire University Penmen Manchester New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
University of Tampa Spartans Tampa Florida Sunshine State Conference
Thomas More University Saints Crestview Hills Kentucky Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Tiffin University Dragons Tiffin Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Tusculum University Pioneers Greeneville Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Virginia State University Trojans Ettrick Virginia Independent [M2 8]
Walsh University Cavaliers North Canton Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Westminster University Griffins Salt Lake City Utah Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Wheeling University Cardinals Wheeling West Virginia Great Midwest Athletic Conference [M2 4]
William Jewell College Cardinals Liberty Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Wilmington University Wildcats New Castle Delaware Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Wingate University Bulldogs Wingate North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Young Harris College Mountain Lions Young Harris Georgia Conference Carolinas
  1. ^ a b c Alabama–Huntsville, Montevallo, Shorter — PBC affiliate members / Primary: Gulf South Conference.
  2. ^ Concordia–Irvine — RMAC affiliate member / Primary: Pacific West Conference.
  3. ^ Davenport — GLVC affiliate member / Primary: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  4. ^ a b Davis & Elkins, Wheeling — G-MAC affiliate members / Primary: Mountain East Conference
  5. ^ Dominican (CA) — Independent, joining RMAC in 2025 as affiliate member / Primary: Pacific West Conference.
  6. ^ Frostburg State — ECC affiliate member / Primary: Mountain East Conference
  7. ^ a b Mercyhurst, Seton Hill — G-MAC affiliate members / Primary: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  8. ^ Virginia State — Independent / Primary: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

NCAA Division II women's lacrosse programs[edit]

  • Reclassifying institution in yellow; institution that has announced a future departure from Division II lacrosse highlighted in pink.
School Nickname City State/
Province 		Conference Note
Adelphi University Panthers Garden City New York Northeast-10 Conference
University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers Huntsville Alabama Gulf South Conference
American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Anderson University Trojans Anderson South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Ashland University Eagles Ashland Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Assumption University Greyhounds Worcester Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Barton College Bulldogs Wilson North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Belmont Abbey College Crusaders Belmont North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Bentley University Falcons Waltham Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Huskies Bloomsburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
University of Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport Connecticut Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Caldwell University Cougars Caldwell New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Catawba College Indians Salisbury North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
University of Charleston Golden Eagles Charleston West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Chestnut Hill College Griffins Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Chowan University Hawks Murfreesboro North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Coker University Cobras Hartsville South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Colorado Mesa University Mavericks Grand Junction Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Colorado State University–Pueblo ThunderWolves Pueblo Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) Mountain Lions Colorado Springs Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Concordia University–St. Paul Golden Bears St. Paul Minnesota Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [W2 1]
Converse University Valkyries Spartanburg South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Daemen University Wildcats Amherst New York East Coast Conference
Davenport University Panthers Grand Rapids Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Davis & Elkins College Senators Elkins West Virginia Mountain East Conference
University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Washington District of Columbia East Coast Conference
Dominican University of California Penguins San Rafael California Independent [W2 2]
Dominican University New York Chargers Orangeburg New York Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
D'Youville University Saints Buffalo New York East Coast Conference
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Warriors East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Fighting Scots Edinboro Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles Daytona Beach Florida Sunshine State Conference
Emmanuel University Lions Franklin Springs Georgia Conference Carolinas
Emory and Henry College Wasps Emory Virginia South Atlantic Conference
Erskine College Flying Fleet Due West South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Felician University Golden Falcons Rutherford New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
University of Findlay Oilers Findlay Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Flagler College Saints St. Augustine Florida Gulf South Conference [W2 3]
Florida Southern College Moccasins Lakeland Florida Sunshine State Conference
Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Melbourne Florida Sunshine State Conference
Fort Lewis College Skyhawks Durango Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Franklin Pierce University Ravens Rindge New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Frostburg State University Bobcats Frostburg Maryland Mountain East Conference
Gannon University Golden Knights Erie Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Georgian Court University Lions Lakewood New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Grand Valley State University Lakers Allendale Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Holy Family University Tigers Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks Indiana Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
University of Indianapolis Greyhounds Indianapolis Indiana Great Lakes Valley Conference
Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson) Rams Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Golden Bears Kutztown Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Lake Erie College Storm Painesville Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Lander University Bearcats Greenwood South Carolina Gulf South Conference [W2 3]
Lee University Flames Cleveland Tennessee Gulf South Conference
Lees–McRae College Bobcats Banner Elk North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Lenoir–Rhyne University Bears Hickory North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Lewis University Flyers Romeoville Illinois Great Lakes Valley Conference
Limestone University Saints Gaffney South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters Harrogate Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Bald Eagles Lock Haven Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Lynn University Fighting Knights Boca Raton Florida Sunshine State Conference
Malone University Pioneers Canton Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Mars Hill University Lions Mars Hill North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Maryville University Saints Town and Country Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
McKendree University Bearcats Lebanon Illinois Great Lakes Valley Conference
Mercy University Mavericks Dobbs Ferry New York East Coast Conference
Mercyhurst University Lakers Erie Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Marauders Millersville Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Missouri Western State University Griffons St. Joseph Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference [W2 4]
Molloy University Lions Rockville Centre New York East Coast Conference
University of Montevallo Falcons Montevallo Alabama Gulf South Conference
University of Mount Olive Trojans Mount Olive North Carolina Conference Carolinas
University of New Haven Chargers West Haven Connecticut Northeast-10 Conference
Newberry College Wolves Newberry South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
North Greenville University Crusaders Tigerville South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Northern Michigan University Wildcats Marquette Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Notre Dame College Falcons South Euclid Ohio Mountain East Conference
Pace University Setters Pleasantville New York Northeast-10 Conference
Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish West Palm Beach Florida Sunshine State Conference
Post University Eagles Waterbury Connecticut Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Quincy University Hawks Quincy Illinois Great Lakes Valley Conference
Regis University Rangers Denver Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Roberts Wesleyan University Redhawks North Chili New York East Coast Conference
Rockhurst University Hawks Kansas City Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Rollins College Tars Winter Park Florida Sunshine State Conference
Saint Anselm College Hawks Goffstown New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Saint Leo University Lions St. Leo Florida Sunshine State Conference
Saint Michael's College Purple Knights Colchester Vermont Northeast-10 Conference
College of Saint Rose Golden Knights Albany New York Northeast-10 Conference
St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans Sparkill New York East Coast Conference
Seton Hill University Griffins Greensburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Shepherd University Rams Shepherdstown West Virginia Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Raiders Shippensburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Shorter University Hawks Rome Georgia Gulf South Conference
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania The Rock Slippery Rock Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Southern Connecticut State University Fighting Owls New Haven Connecticut Northeast-10 Conference
Southern New Hampshire University Penmen Manchester New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Southern Wesleyan University Warriors Central South Carolina Conference Carolinas
University of Tampa Spartans Tampa Florida Sunshine State Conference
Thomas More University Saints Crestview Hills Kentucky Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Tiffin University Dragons Tiffin Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Trevecca Nazarene University Trojans Nashville Tennessee Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Tusculum University Pioneers Greeneville Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Ursuline College Arrows Pepper Pike Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Virginia State University Trojans Ettrick Virginia Independent [W2 5]
University of Virginia's College at Wise Cavaliers Wise Virginia South Atlantic Conference
Walsh University Cavaliers North Canton Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
West Chester University Golden Rams West Chester Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
West Virginia Wesleyan College Bobcats Buckhannon West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Westminster University Griffins Salt Lake City Utah Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
William Jewell College Cardinals Liberty Missouri Great Lakes Valley Conference
Wilmington University Wildcats New Castle Delaware Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Wingate University Bulldogs Wingate North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Young Harris College Mountain Lions Young Harris Georgia Conference Carolinas
  1. ^ Concordia–St. Paul — GLIAC affiliate member / Primary: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
  2. ^ Dominican (CA) — Independent / Primary: Pacific West Conference.
  3. ^ a b Flagler, Lander — GSC affiliate members / Primary: Peach Belt Conference.
  4. ^ Missouri Western — GLVC affiliate member / Primary: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
  5. ^ Virginia State — Independent / Primary: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Future Division II lacrosse programs[edit]

School Nickname City State/
province 		Future
conference 		Note (M) (W) Begins
play
Emory and Henry College Wasps Emory Virginia South Atlantic Conference [a] Green tickY 2025
Northwood University Timberwolves Midland Michigan Great Midwest Athletic Conference [b] Green tickY Green tickY
Nova Southeastern University Sharks Fort Lauderdale Florida Sunshine State Conference [c] Green tickY Green tickY
Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals University Center Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [d] Green tickY
Wheeling University Cardinals Wheeling West Virginia Mountain East Conference [e] Green tickY
Ferrum College Panthers Ferrum Virginia Conference Carolinas [f] Green tickY Green tickY 2026
  1. ^ Adding men's lacrosse in 2024–25.[1]
  2. ^ Adding men's and women's lacrosse in 2024–25.[2]
  3. ^ Adding men's and women's lacrosse in 2024–25.[3]
  4. ^ Adding women's lacrosse in 2024–25.[4]
  5. ^ Re-adding women's lacrosse in 2024–25.[5]
  6. ^ Transitioning from Division III in 2025–26.[6]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Emory & Henry Announces The Addition Of Women's Lacrosse For 2024; Men's Lacrosse To Begin In 2025" (Press release). Emory & Henry College Athletics. January 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Northwood University To Add Varsity Men's & Women's Lacrosse Programs". gonorthwood.com (Press release). October 31, 2022.
  3. ^ "Nova Southeastern Announces Addition of Men's and Women's Lacrosse" (Press release). NSU Sharks. September 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "SVSU Selects Cait Gaitley as Inaugural Women's Lacrosse Head Coach" (Press release). SVSU Cardinals. July 24, 2023.
  5. ^ "Wheeling Announces Return of Women's Lacrosse After Five Year Hiatus". Wheeling Cardinals (Press release). March 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Conference Carolinas Unveils Addition of 16th Member in Ferrum College" (Press release). Conference Carolinas. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.

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