School profile
Wesleyan University Lacrosse
Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. The school admits 16 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,415 to 1,540, and enrolls 3,067 undergraduates.
Location
Middletown, CT
Admit rate
16%
SAT range
1,415-1,540
Undergraduates
3,067
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Women's | Division 3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
How Wesleyan University compares
With a 16 percent admit rate, Wesleyan University is more selective than 93 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,415 and 1,540 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 3,067 undergraduates, it is the 11th largest of the 17 lacrosse schools in Connecticut 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 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 Wesleyan University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Amherst College9% admit · SAT 1,490-1,580
- Bates College13% admit · SAT 1,420-1,530
- Bowdoin College7% admit · SAT 1,470-1,550
- Colby College7% admit · SAT 1,460-1,550
- Connecticut College37% admit · SAT 1,350-1,500
- Hamilton College14% admit · SAT 1,450-1,550
- Middlebury College11% admit · SAT 1,445-1,550
- Trinity College29% admit · SAT 1,298-1,470
Common questions
Does Wesleyan University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Wesleyan University fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in Middletown, Connecticut, competing in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University admits 16 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 93 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,415 to 1,540. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University enrolls 3,067 undergraduates, the 11th largest among the 17 lacrosse schools in Connecticut with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.