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2023 Top Virginia Women's Lacrosse Schools

23 Colleges
$36,746 Avg Tuition & Fees*
54% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

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We analyzed 23 colleges and universities across Virginia to determine which were the best for Women's Lacrosse athletes in Virginia. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall quality as determined by our Best Colleges ranking and the athletic competitiveness of the school. Thus, in order to rank well, the school must offer a quality education in addition to having a great sports team.

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Top Colleges in Virginia for Women's Lacrosse athletes in Virginia

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school for Women’s Lacrosse athletes in Virginia working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the large public school awarded 5,483 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Lacrosse team at University of Virginia took home $1,675,059 in revenue. With a perfect academic progress rate of 1000, the team is showing that they know how to hit the books, too. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. In addition to its Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, University of Virginia is ranked #2 for overall quality in Virginia. Read More…

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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, Virginia

The excellent sports programs at University of Richmond helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Women’s Lacrosse athletes in Virginia. URichmond is located in University of Richmond, Virginia and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 924 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. Speaking financially, the Women’s Lacrosse team at URichmond took home $1,288,240 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 995. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. URichmond not only placed well in this ranking, but it is also #3 on our overall quality list. Read full sports report on University of Richmond

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Out of the 23 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, James Madison University landed the #3 spot on the list. JMU is a large public school situated in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It awarded 4,688 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Lacrosse team at JMU brought home $1,335,662 in revenue in a single year. The team had a perfect academic progress rate of 1000. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. On top of its placing in this ranking, JMU also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read More…

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

The excellent sports programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Women’s Lacrosse athletes in Virginia. This large public school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 7,289 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Lacrosse team at Virginia Tech took home $607,660 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 979. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. Virginia Tech also made our overall quality list, coming in at #5. Full Virginia Tech Sports Report

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Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best athletes around if you attend Washington and Lee University. The school came in at #5 in this year’s ranking. Located in Lexington, Virginia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 581 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Lacrosse team at Washington and Lee took home $226,138 in revenue. Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a bachelor’s degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. Washington and Lee not only placed well in this ranking, but it is also #1 on our overall quality list. Full Washington and Lee University Sports Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

With a ranking of #6, George Mason University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. This large public school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 6,285 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Lacrosse team at GMU brought home $855,207 in revenue in a single year. The team has a great academic progress rate of 997, signifying that team members care about their grades. On top of its placing in this ranking, GMU also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Full George Mason University Sports Report

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #7, William & Mary did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 2,030 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Lacrosse team at William & Mary made $938,102 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 998. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. William & Mary also made our overall quality list, coming in at #4. Read full sports report on William & Mary

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,756 students in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Lacrosse team at Old Dominion took home $855,165 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 996. Full Old Dominion University Sports Report

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Longwood University
Farmville, Virginia

Longwood University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia list. Farmville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 881 students in . The Women’s Lacrosse team at Longwood brought home $403,457 in revenue in a single year. The team has a great academic progress rate of 994, signifying that team members care about their grades. Read More…

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Randolph - Macon College
Ashland, Virginia

With a ranking of #10, Randolph - Macon College did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. Ashland, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 384 students in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Lacrosse team at Randolph - Macon took home $158,739 in revenue. Read More…

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Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia

Christopher Newport University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. This small public school is located in Newport News, Virginia, and it awarded 1,144 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Lacrosse team at CNU brought home $259,012 in revenue in a single year. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CNU also is in the top 20% of our overall quality ranking. Read full sports report on Christopher Newport University

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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, Virginia

University of Mary Washington did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the small public school handed out 1,047 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Lacrosse team at UMW took home $200,067 in revenue. Read More…

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Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia

Marymount University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. Arlington, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 500 students in . The Women’s Lacrosse team at Marymount brought home $108,309 in revenue in a single year. Read full sports report on Marymount University

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University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia

University of Lynchburg landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 429 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . The Women’s Lacrosse team at Lynchburg brought home $139,617 in revenue in a single year. Read full sports report on University of Lynchburg

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #15, Liberty University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 10,025 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Lacrosse team at Liberty University brought home $1,381,717 in revenue in a single year. The team has a great academic progress rate of 986, signifying that team members care about their grades. Full Liberty University Sports Report

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Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, Virginia

Bridgewater College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia list. Bridgewater is located in Bridgewater, Virginia and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 339 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. On the financial side of things, the Women’s Lacrosse team at Bridgewater made $139,475 in revenue. Read full sports report on Bridgewater College

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Roanoke College
Salem, Virginia

Roanoke College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. Salem, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 477 students in . The Women’s Lacrosse team at Roanoke brought home $176,331 in revenue in a single year. Read full sports report on Roanoke College

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With a ranking of #18, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. UVa - Wise is located in Wise, Virginia and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 233 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. Speaking financially, the Women’s Lacrosse team at UVa - Wise took home $284,639 in revenue. Read full sports report on The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia

With a ranking of #19, Shenandoah University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking. Located in Winchester, Virginia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 564 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Lacrosse team at Shenandoah made $181,525 in revenue. Read More…

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Randolph College
Lynchburg, Virginia

Randolph College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia list. Randolph College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 125 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Lacrosse team at Randolph brought home $62,844 in revenue in a single year. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Full Randolph College Sports Report

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Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking, coming in at #21. VWU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 259 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Lacrosse team at VWU made $97,749 in revenue. Read full sports report on Virginia Wesleyan University

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Ferrum College
Ferrum, Virginia

Ferrum College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia list. Located in Ferrum, Virginia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 169 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Lacrosse team at Ferrum College took home $169,558 in revenue. Full Ferrum College Sports Report

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Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, Virginia

Southern Virginia University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Lacrosse in Virginia ranking, coming in at #23. Southern Virginia University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Buena Vista, Virginia that handed out 168 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Lacrosse team at SVU made $135,628 in revenue. Full Southern Virginia University Sports Report

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