School profile
Salem State University Lacrosse
Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school admits 96 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 986 to 1,210, and enrolls 4,291 undergraduates.
Location
Salem, MA
Admit rate
96%
SAT range
986-1,210
Undergraduates
4,291
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 3 | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Women's | Division 3 | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference |
How Salem State University compares
With a 96 percent admit rate, Salem State University is more selective than 3 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 986 and 1,210 on the SAT, or 19 to 23 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 4,291 undergraduates, it is the 12th largest of the 42 lacrosse schools in Massachusetts with published data. 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 2022.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Salem State University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Bridgewater State University88% admit · SAT 1,060-1,263
- Fitchburg State University87% admit · SAT 1,060-1,230
- Framingham State University84% admit · SAT 1,100-1,280
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy95% admit · SAT 1,030-1,185
- Westfield State University81% admit · SAT 980-1,190
- Worcester State University88% admit · SAT 1,026-1,283
Common questions
Does Salem State University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Salem State University fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in Salem, Massachusetts, competing in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Salem State University?
Salem State University admits 96 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 3 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 986 to 1,210. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Salem State University?
Salem State University enrolls 4,291 undergraduates, the 12th largest among the 42 lacrosse schools in Massachusetts with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.