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Howard University Women's Lacrosse

Howard University (HU) · Washington, District of Columbia · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate41%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate70%finish within six years
Undergraduates14,890Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty13 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Howard University Women's Lacrosse coaches

Coaches at Howard University who recruit Women's Lacrosse, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Howard University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
hubison.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1090–1320
ACTMiddle 50%: 22–28

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Popular majors

AccountingAfrican StudiesAfrican-American/Black StudiesArchitectureArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralChemical Engineering
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
13 : 1
Graduation rate
70% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$35,344
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$30,028
Campus

Where it is

Howard University in Washington.

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
howard.edu
Overview

About Howard University Women's Lacrosse

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Karen Healy-Silcott, the Head Coach, leads the Howard University Women's Lacrosse staff of 4 coaches, verified June 2026. Howard University (HU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Howard University is a large private school in Washington, District of Columbia with 14,890 undergraduates, a 41% acceptance rate and an average net price of $30,028 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Howard University Women's Lacrosse

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Karen Healy-Silcott, the Head Coach and Abby Hampson, the Assistant Coach. Howard University has 4 coaches for Women's Lacrosse, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals, assists and ground balls in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Karen can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Howard University typically score 1090–1320 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Howard University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.

Email Coach Karen Healy-Silcott at Howard University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.

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Questions

Howard University Women's Lacrosse FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Howard University D1?

Yes. Howard University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse, in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Is Howard University public or private?

Howard University is a private nonprofit school in Washington, District of Columbia.

What conference is Howard University Women's Lacrosse in?

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Does Howard University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Lacrosse?

Howard University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Howard University Women's Lacrosse have?

4 coaches, led by Karen Healy-Silcott, the Head Coach.

How much does Howard University cost?

In-state tuition is $35,344 and out-of-state tuition is $35,344 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,028.

What is the Howard University acceptance rate?

41% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Howard University?

Admitted students typically score 1090–1320 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Howard University Women's Lacrosse coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026