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2023 Top North Carolina Men's D2 Lacrosse Schools

10 Colleges
$32,913 Avg Tuition & Fees*
38% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

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We analyzed 10 colleges and universities across North Carolina to determine which were the best for D2 Men's Lacrosse athletes in North Carolina. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall quality and the athletic competitiveness of the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. So, even if a school has a great team, it won't place well if it is also considered a low quality college or university.

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Top Colleges in North Carolina for D2 Men's Lacrosse athletes in North Carolina

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina

Queens University of Charlotte tops this year’s ranking as the best school for D2 Men’s Lacrosse athletes in North Carolina. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 391 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the D2 Men’s Lacrosse team at Queens made $773,694 in revenue. The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Read full sports report on Queens University of Charlotte

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Lenoir - Rhyne University
Hickory, North Carolina

The excellent sports programs at Lenoir - Rhyne University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for D2 Men’s Lacrosse athletes in North Carolina. Located in Hickory, North Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 323 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . The D2 Men’s Lacrosse team at Lenoir - Rhyne University brought home $723,859 in revenue in a single year. Read full sports report on Lenoir - Rhyne University

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Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina

A rank of #3 on our list means Wingate University is a great place for D2 Men’s Lacrosse athletes in North Carolina working on their bachelor’s degree. Wingate, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 528 students in . Wingate brought in $603,379 while tallying up $592,800 in expenses for its D2 Men’s Lacrosse team. Thus, the team actually made $10,579, which isn’t bad at all. Read full sports report on Wingate University

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Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina

Out of the 10 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Catawba College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Salisbury, North Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 288 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . Catawba brought in $273,190 while tallying up $272,690 in expenses for its D2 Men’s Lacrosse team. That boils down to a yearly profit of $500 for the sports team. Read More…

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Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, North Carolina

Out of the 10 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Belmont Abbey College landed the #5 spot on the list. BAC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Belmont, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 315 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the D2 Men’s Lacrosse team at BAC made $568,007 in revenue. Full Belmont Abbey College Sports Report

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Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, North Carolina

Pfeiffer University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Lacrosse in North Carolina ranking. Pfeiffer University is located in Misenheimer, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 171 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. Speaking financially, the D2 Men’s Lacrosse team at Pfeiffer University took home $130,786 in revenue. Full Pfeiffer University Sports Report

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University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, North Carolina

University of Mount Olive ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Lacrosse in North Carolina list. Mount Olive, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 496 students in . The D2 Men’s Lacrosse team at UMO made $480,381 in revenue, while incurring $479,174 in expenses. Thus, the team actually made $1,207, which isn’t bad at all. Full University of Mount Olive Sports Report

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Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, North Carolina

Mars Hill University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Lacrosse in North Carolina list. Mars Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 212 students in . Speaking financially, the D2 Men’s Lacrosse team at Mars Hill took home $322,843 in revenue. The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Read full sports report on Mars Hill University

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Lees - McRae College
Banner Elk, North Carolina

With a ranking of #9, Lees - McRae College did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Lacrosse in North Carolina ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Banner Elk, North Carolina, and it awarded 232 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the D2 Men’s Lacrosse team at Lees - McRae College made $269,477 in revenue. Full Lees - McRae College Sports Report

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Brevard College
Brevard, North Carolina

Brevard College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Lacrosse in North Carolina list. Brevard College is located in Brevard, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. On the financial side of things, the D2 Men’s Lacrosse team at Brevard College made $93,828 in revenue. Full Brevard College Sports Report

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 10 schools only.

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