School profile
Duquesne University Lacrosse
Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The school admits 84 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,180 to 1,340, and enrolls 5,350 undergraduates.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Admit rate
84%
SAT range
1,180-1,340
Undergraduates
5,350
The program
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Women's | Division 1 | Atlantic 10 Conference |
How Duquesne University compares
With a 84 percent admit rate, Duquesne University is more selective than 26 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,180 and 1,340 on the SAT, or 26 to 32 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 5,350 undergraduates, it is the 14th 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 Duquesne University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Davidson College13% admit · SAT 1,400-1,530
- George Mason University87% admit · SAT 1,160-1,360
- George Washington University47% admit · SAT 1,350-1,500
- Hobart and William Smith College64% admit · SAT 1,190-1,385
- La Salle University97% admit · SAT 1,050-1,268
- Saint Joseph's University89% admit · SAT 1,170-1,350
- St. Bonaventure University82% admit · SAT 1,065-1,290
- University of Massachusetts Amherst60% admit · SAT 1,310-1,500
Common questions
Does Duquesne University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Duquesne University fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, competing in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Duquesne University?
Duquesne University admits 84 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 26 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,180 to 1,340. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Duquesne University?
Duquesne University enrolls 5,350 undergraduates, the 14th 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.