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Best Men's Lacrosse colleges in North Carolina

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72 coaches recruiting Men's Lacrosse in North Carolina
Overview

Men's Lacrosse colleges in North Carolina

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

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23
Coaches recruiting
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  • 5Division I
  • 9Division II
  • 8Division III
  • 1NAIA

North Carolina has 23 colleges with Men's Lacrosse programs. Of those, 5 compete in NCAA Division I, 9 in NCAA Division II, 8 in NCAA Division III and 1 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are Duke University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Queens University of Charlotte. Their head coaches are John Danowski at Duke University, Joe Breschi at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Nik Colpitts at Queens University of Charlotte. 6 schools compete in the USA South Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · $10,154Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveDuke University · 6%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 32,438Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Lacrosse program in North Carolina

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Division I · 5

Duke University logoDuke UniversityDurham · Atlantic Coast · Coach John DanowskiUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill logoUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel HillChapel Hill · Atlantic Coast · Coach Joe BreschiQueens University of Charlotte logoQueens University of CharlotteCharlotte · Atlantic Sun · Coach Nik ColpittsHigh Point University logoHigh Point UniversityHigh Point · Big South · Coach John Crawley

Division II · 9

Lenoir Rhyne University logoLenoir Rhyne UniversityHickory · South Atlantic · Coach Greg ParadineBelmont Abbey College logoBelmont Abbey CollegeBelmont · Conference Carolinas · Coach Chris BarrettCatawba College logoCatawba CollegeSalisbury · South Atlantic · Coach Mike MurphyMars Hill University logoMars Hill UniversityMars Hill · South Atlantic · Coach Griffin Stechmiller

Division III · 8

William & Mary logoWilliam & MaryRaleigh · USA South Athletic · Coach Troy HumphreyPfeiffer University logoPfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer · USA South Athletic · Coach Tucker NelsonMethodist University logoMethodist UniversityFayetteville · USA South Athletic · Coach Ryan McKayGuilford College logoGuilford CollegeGreensboro · Old Dominion Athletic · Coach Dylan Neisler

NAIA · 1

Montreat College logoMontreat CollegeMontreat · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Brian Holland
Questions

Questions about Men's Lacrosse colleges in North Carolina

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in North Carolina have Men's Lacrosse?

23 colleges in North Carolina have Men's Lacrosse programs: 5 Division I, 9 Division II, 8 Division III and 1 NAIA.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D1 Men's Lacrosse?

5 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse: Davidson College, Duke University, High Point University, Queens University of Charlotte and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D2 Men's Lacrosse?

9 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse: Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Catawba College, Chowan University, Lees-McRae College, Lenoir Rhyne University, Mars Hill University, University of Mount Olive and 1 more.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D3 Men's Lacrosse?

8 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse: Brevard College, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Meredith College, Methodist University, Pfeiffer University, Warren Wilson College and William & Mary.

Which colleges in North Carolina have NAIA Men's Lacrosse?

1 college in North Carolina competes in NAIA Men's Lacrosse: Montreat College.

What is the most affordable college in North Carolina with Men's Lacrosse?

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill has the lowest average net price at $10,154 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's Lacrosse programs in North Carolina compete in?

The USA South Athletic Conference has the most Men's Lacrosse programs in North Carolina.

Who are the Men's Lacrosse head coaches in North Carolina?

John Danowski (Duke University), Joe Breschi (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill), Nik Colpitts (Queens University of Charlotte), Troy Humphrey (William & Mary), John Crawley (High Point University), Kim Wayne (Davidson College), Greg Paradine (Lenoir Rhyne University) and Chris Barrett (Belmont Abbey College).

How do I contact Men's Lacrosse coaches in North Carolina?

There are 72 coaches recruiting Men's Lacrosse in North Carolina. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Men's Lacrosse colleges by division in North Carolina

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Men's Lacrosse colleges in North Carolina

5 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Lacrosse colleges in North Carolina

9 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Men's Lacrosse colleges in North Carolina

8 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Men's Lacrosse colleges in North Carolina

1 school in North Carolina competes in NAIA.