Program directory
D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Washington
There are 4 D3 women's lacrosse programs in Washington. Published admit rates run from 38 percent at Whitman College to 90 percent at Whitworth University. Pacific Lutheran University is the largest school on the list with 2,401 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, WA | Northwest Conference | 78% | 1,040-1,260 | 2,401 |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Northwest Conference | 72% | 1,170-1,380 | 1,594 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Northwest Conference | 38% | 1,310-1,480 | 1,531 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | Northwest Conference | 90% | 1,090-1,330 | 1,858 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2023. "Not reported" means the school does not publish that figure; junior colleges are typically open enrollment.
What these numbers say about this list
Across the 4 D3 women's lacrosse programs in Washington, the median published admit rate is 78 percent. The most selective is Whitman College in Walla Walla at 38 percent, and the most accessible is Whitworth University at 90 percent. The highest test band belongs to Whitman College, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 1,310 to 1,480 on the SAT. School size spans 1,531 undergraduates at Whitman College to 2,401 at Pacific Lutheran University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Northwest Conference with 4 of the 4 programs. 3 of the 4 sit in our highest academic tier, worth knowing if you are stacking academic money on top of a roster spot.
How to use this list
A target list works best when it spans levels. Pick a handful of programs where you would be one of the stronger recruits, a group where you fit the current roster, and a few reaches. Use the admit rate and SAT columns the same way: schools admitting above 78 percent with a test band at or below your score are academic safeties, and the single-digit schools are reaches no matter how good your film is.
Not sure what to write? Read the guide to emailing a college lacrosse coach, or check when coaches are allowed to contact you.
Common questions
How many Division 3 women's lacrosse programs are there in Washington?
4, across 1 conference. Every one of them is listed on this page with city, conference, and admissions data.
What is the hardest Division 3 women's lacrosse school to get into in Washington?
Whitman College in Walla Walla is the most selective on this list, admitting 38 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,310 to 1,480. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in Washington?
Pacific Lutheran University is the largest school on this list with 2,401 undergraduates, while Whitman College is the smallest at 1,531. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.
Related lists
- D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in California
- D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Connecticut
- D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Georgia
- D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Illinois
- D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Indiana
- D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Kentucky
- D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Massachusetts
- D3 Women's Lacrosse Colleges in Maryland