School profile
Willamette University Lacrosse
Willamette University in Salem, Oregon fields Division 3 women's lacrosse in the Northwest Conference. The school admits 77 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,240 to 1,440, and enrolls 1,592 undergraduates.
Location
Salem, OR
Admit rate
77%
SAT range
1,240-1,440
Undergraduates
1,592
The program
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Women's | Division 3 | Northwest Conference |
How Willamette University compares
With a 77 percent admit rate, Willamette University is more selective than 44 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,240 and 1,440 on the SAT, or 28 to 33 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 1,592 undergraduates, it is the 6th largest of the 8 lacrosse schools in Oregon 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 Willamette University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- George Fox University94% admit · SAT 1,070-1,340
- Lewis & Clark College78% admit · SAT 1,260-1,400
- Linfield University85% admit · SAT 1,050-1,210
- Pacific Lutheran University78% admit · SAT 1,040-1,260
- Pacific University90% admit · SAT 900-1,240
- University of Puget Sound72% admit · SAT 1,170-1,380
- Whitman College38% admit · SAT 1,310-1,480
- Whitworth University90% admit · SAT 1,090-1,330
Common questions
Does Willamette University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Willamette University fields Division 3 women's lacrosse in Salem, Oregon, competing in the Northwest Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Willamette University?
Willamette University admits 77 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 44 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,240 to 1,440. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Willamette University?
Willamette University enrolls 1,592 undergraduates, the 6th largest among the 8 lacrosse schools in Oregon with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.