New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)

    A D3 conference known for Elite academics and Active party scene.

    • Division: D3
    • Schools: 11
    • Lacrosse Teams: 11
    • Athletics: 18 All-Americans
    • Academics: Elite
    • Region: MA

    Overview

    Academics

    No Change
    Elite
    Academic profile of member institutions
    • Average Acceptance Rate16.2%

      Based on current admission rates

    • Average Student Body Size2,432

      11 member institutions

    • Most Common Academic RankingElite

      Based on national rankings

    Athletics

    Strong
    Competitive
    Athletic achievements and statistics
    • Total Athletes362

      Across 11 teams

    • All-Americans18

      Including 10 First Team

    • Average Goals Per Game11.5

      With 4.8 assists per game

    Campus Environment

    Diverse
    Mixed Settings
    Geographic and environmental factors
    • Average Snowfall67.1″

      Annual average across member schools

    • Average Rainfall44″

      Annual average across member schools

    • Airport Travel Time45 mins

      Average time to nearest airport

    Campus Diversity

    High
    Multi-State
    Institutional diversity metrics
    • Campus Settings3

      Different campus environments

    • States Represented5

      Geographic diversity

    • Climate Types2

      Different climate zones

    Schools

    A
    Amherst College

    Amherst, MA

    Elite
    Moderate
    Rural

    Amherst College is a Elite academic institution with a Moderate social scene and approximately 1,850undergraduate students. The campus is Rural with an acceptance rate of 8%. Located in Temperate climate with 62″ annual snowfall and 42.1″ annual rainfall.

    B
    Bates College

    Lewiston, ME

    Elite
    Moderate
    Rural

    Bates College is a Elite academic institution with a Moderate social scene and approximately 1,830undergraduate students. The campus is Rural with an acceptance rate of 11%. Located in Cold climate with 88.4″ annual snowfall and 42.4″ annual rainfall.

    B
    Bowdoin College

    Brunswick, ME

    Elite
    Active
    Rural

    Bowdoin College is a Elite academic institution with a Active social scene and approximately 1,839undergraduate students. The campus is Rural with an acceptance rate of 8.4%. Located in Cold climate with 82″ annual snowfall and 49.8″ annual rainfall.

    H
    Hamilton College

    Clinton, NY

    Elite
    Lively
    Rural
    1 All-Americans

    Hamilton College is a Elite academic institution with a Lively social scene and approximately 1,900undergraduate students. The campus is Rural with an acceptance rate of 19%. Located in Temperate climate with 85″ annual snowfall and 40″ annual rainfall.

    M
    Middlebury College

    Middlebury, VT

    Elite
    Active
    Rural
    4 All-Americans

    Middlebury College is a Elite academic institution with a Active social scene and approximately 2,500undergraduate students. The campus is Rural with an acceptance rate of 15%. Located in Temperate climate with 81″ annual snowfall and 40″ annual rainfall.

    C
    Connecticut College

    New London, CT

    Selective
    Active
    Suburban

    Connecticut College is a Selective academic institution with a Active social scene and approximately 1,300undergraduate students. The campus is Suburban with an acceptance rate of 36%. Located in Temperate climate with 37.1″ annual snowfall and 50″ annual rainfall.

    Selective
    Active
    Urban
    1 All-Americans

    Trinity College (Connecticut) is a Selective academic institution with a Active social scene and approximately 2,531undergraduate students. The campus is Urban with an acceptance rate of 33%. Located in Temperate climate with 35.3″ annual snowfall and 50″ annual rainfall.

    T
    Tufts University

    Medford, MA

    Selective
    Active
    Urban
    5 All-Americans

    Tufts University is a Selective academic institution with a Active social scene and approximately 6,157undergraduate students. The campus is Urban with an acceptance rate of 14%. Located in Temperate climate with 49.3″ annual snowfall and 42″ annual rainfall.

    Elite
    Lively
    Urban
    4 All-Americans

    Wesleyan University (Connecticut) is a Elite academic institution with a Lively social scene and approximately 2,900undergraduate students. The campus is Urban with an acceptance rate of 13%. Located in Temperate climate with 40.4″ annual snowfall and 42″ annual rainfall.

    W
    Williams College

    Williamstown, MA

    Elite
    Moderate
    Rural
    1 All-Americans

    Williams College is a Elite academic institution with a Moderate social scene and approximately 1,950undergraduate students. The campus is Rural with an acceptance rate of 12%. Located in Cold climate with 80″ annual snowfall and 43″ annual rainfall.

    C
    Colby College

    Waterville, ME

    Elite
    Active
    Rural
    2 All-Americans

    Colby College is a Elite academic institution with a Active social scene and approximately 2,000undergraduate students. The campus is Rural with an acceptance rate of 9%. Located in Cold climate with 97.5″ annual snowfall and 43″ annual rainfall.

    Stats

    Athletic Performance
    Total Athletes
    362
    All-Americans
    18
    First Team All-Americans
    10
    Save Percentage
    42%
    Campus Breakdown
    Rural7 schools
    Urban3 schools
    Suburban1 schools
    Game Stats
    Goals per Game
    11.5
    Assists per Game
    4.8
    Points per Game
    16.3
    Save Percentage
    42%