School profile
Widener University Lacrosse
Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in the Middle Atlantic Conferences. The school admits 71 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,080 to 1,290, and enrolls 2,951 undergraduates.
Location
Chester, PA
Admit rate
71%
SAT range
1,080-1,290
Undergraduates
2,951
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 3 | Middle Atlantic Conferences |
| Women's | Division 3 | Middle Atlantic Conferences |
How Widener University compares
With a 71 percent admit rate, Widener University is more selective than 57 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,080 and 1,290 on the SAT, or 22 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 2,951 undergraduates, it is the 22nd largest of the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania 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 Widener University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Alvernia University58% admit · SAT 1,093-1,286
- Arcadia University80% admit · SAT 1,065-1,265
- Delaware Valley University93% admit · SAT 1,090-1,303
- DeSales University77% admit · SAT 1,090-1,260
- Eastern University91% admit · SAT 1,010-1,190
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham95% admit · SAT 1,040-1,310
- King's College93% admit · SAT 1,070-1,270
- Lebanon Valley College84% admit · SAT 1,140-1,302
Common questions
Does Widener University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Widener University fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in Chester, Pennsylvania, competing in the Middle Atlantic Conferences. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Widener University?
Widener University admits 71 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 57 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,080 to 1,290. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Widener University?
Widener University enrolls 2,951 undergraduates, the 22nd largest among the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.