School profile
Pacific University Lacrosse
Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon fields Division 3 women's lacrosse in the Northwest Conference. The school admits 90 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 900 to 1,240, and enrolls 1,516 undergraduates.
Location
Forest Grove, OR
Admit rate
90%
SAT range
900-1,240
Undergraduates
1,516
The program
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Women's | Division 3 | Northwest Conference |
How Pacific University compares
With a 90 percent admit rate, Pacific University is more selective than 13 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 900 and 1,240 on the SAT, or 18 to 29 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 1,516 undergraduates, it is the 7th largest of the 8 lacrosse schools in Oregon 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 Pacific University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- George Fox University94% admit · SAT 1,070-1,340
- Lewis & Clark College78% admit · SAT 1,260-1,400
- Linfield University85% admit · SAT 1,050-1,210
- Pacific Lutheran University78% admit · SAT 1,040-1,260
- University of Puget Sound72% admit · SAT 1,170-1,380
- Whitman College38% admit · SAT 1,310-1,480
- Whitworth University90% admit · SAT 1,090-1,330
- Willamette University77% admit · SAT 1,240-1,440
Common questions
Does Pacific University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Pacific University fields Division 3 women's lacrosse in Forest Grove, Oregon, competing in the Northwest Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Pacific University?
Pacific University admits 90 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 13 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 900 to 1,240. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Pacific University?
Pacific University enrolls 1,516 undergraduates, the 7th largest among the 8 lacrosse schools in Oregon with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.