School profile
Northwestern University Lacrosse
Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Big Ten. The school admits 8 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,510 to 1,570, and enrolls 9,201 undergraduates.
Location
Evanston, IL
Admit rate
8%
SAT range
1,510-1,570
Undergraduates
9,201
The program
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Women's | Division 1 | Big Ten |
How Northwestern University compares
With a 8 percent admit rate, Northwestern University is more selective than 97 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,510 and 1,570 on the SAT, or 33 to 35 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 9,201 undergraduates, it is the 1st largest of the 14 lacrosse schools in Illinois with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 6 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 Northwestern University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
Common questions
Does Northwestern University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Northwestern University fields Division 1 women's lacrosse in Evanston, Illinois, competing in the Big Ten. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Northwestern University?
Northwestern University admits 8 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 97 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,510 to 1,570. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Northwestern University?
Northwestern University enrolls 9,201 undergraduates, the 1st largest among the 14 lacrosse schools in Illinois with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.