School profile
Shepherd University Lacrosse
Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia fields Division 2 women's lacrosse in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. The school admits 97 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 878 to 1,140, and enrolls 2,344 undergraduates.
Location
Shepherdstown, WV
Admit rate
97%
SAT range
878-1,140
Undergraduates
2,344
The program
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Women's | Division 2 | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
How Shepherd University compares
With a 97 percent admit rate, Shepherd University is more selective than 2 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 878 and 1,140 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 2,344 undergraduates, it is the 1st largest of the 6 lacrosse schools in West Virginia 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 Shepherd University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania93% admit · SAT 990-1,190
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania92% admit · SAT 1,000-1,180
- Gannon University74% admit · SAT 990-1,250
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania91% admit · SAT 970-1,180
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania91% admit · SAT 1,120-1,310
- Lock Haven University93% admit · SAT 990-1,190
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania86% admit · SAT 1,020-1,210
- Seton Hill University80% admit · SAT 1,020-1,240
Common questions
Does Shepherd University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Shepherd University fields Division 2 women's lacrosse in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, competing in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Shepherd University?
Shepherd University admits 97 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 2 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 878 to 1,140. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Shepherd University?
Shepherd University enrolls 2,344 undergraduates, the 1st largest among the 6 lacrosse schools in West Virginia with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.