School profile
Western New England University Lacrosse
Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. The school admits 83 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,090 to 1,300, and enrolls 2,603 undergraduates.
Location
Springfield, MA
Admit rate
83%
SAT range
1,090-1,300
Undergraduates
2,603
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Women's | Division 3 | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
How Western New England University compares
With a 83 percent admit rate, Western New England University is more selective than 28 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,090 and 1,300 on the SAT, or 21 to 28 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 2,603 undergraduates, it is the 22nd largest of the 42 lacrosse schools in Massachusetts 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 Western New England University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Curry College88% admit · SAT 1,050-1,230
- Endicott College71% admit · SAT 1,193-1,340
- Gordon College69% admit · SAT 1,130-1,355
- Nichols College81% admit · SAT 1,028-1,236
- Roger Williams University88% admit · SAT 1,140-1,310
- University of Hartford96% admit · SAT 1,120-1,310
- University of New England92% admit · SAT 1,040-1,230
- Wentworth Institute of Technology91% admit · SAT 1,110-1,320
Common questions
Does Western New England University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Western New England University fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in Springfield, Massachusetts, competing in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Western New England University?
Western New England University admits 83 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 28 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,090 to 1,300. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Western New England University?
Western New England University enrolls 2,603 undergraduates, the 22nd 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.