School profile
DeSales University Lacrosse
DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in the Middle Atlantic Conferences. The school admits 77 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,090 to 1,260, and enrolls 2,128 undergraduates.
Location
Center Valley, PA
Admit rate
77%
SAT range
1,090-1,260
Undergraduates
2,128
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 3 | Middle Atlantic Conferences |
| Women's | Division 3 | Middle Atlantic Conferences |
How DeSales University compares
With a 77 percent admit rate, DeSales University is more selective than 44 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,090 and 1,260 on the SAT, or 27 to 28 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 2,128 undergraduates, it is the 33rd largest of the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania with published data. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering DeSales University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Alvernia University58% admit · SAT 1,093-1,286
- Arcadia University80% admit · SAT 1,065-1,265
- Delaware Valley University93% admit · SAT 1,090-1,303
- Eastern University91% admit · SAT 1,010-1,190
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham95% admit · SAT 1,040-1,310
- King's College93% admit · SAT 1,070-1,270
- Lebanon Valley College84% admit · SAT 1,140-1,302
- Messiah University79% admit · SAT 1,110-1,350
Common questions
Does DeSales University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. DeSales University fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, competing in the Middle Atlantic Conferences. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into DeSales University?
DeSales University admits 77 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 44 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,090 to 1,260. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is DeSales University?
DeSales University enrolls 2,128 undergraduates, the 33rd largest among the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.