Program directory
Women's Lacrosse Colleges in West Virginia
There are 6 college women's lacrosse programs in West Virginia, spread across 3 conferences. Published admit rates run from 59 percent at Bethany College to 97 percent at Shepherd University. Shepherd University is the largest school on the list with 2,344 undergraduates. Every program is listed below with location, conference, and admissions data.
| School | Location | Division | Conference | Admit rate | SAT range | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderson Broaddus University | Philippi, WV | D2 | Mountain East Conference | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Davis & Elkins College | Elkins, WV | D2 | Mountain East Conference | 94% | 880-1,125 | 661 |
| Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV | D2 | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference | 97% | 878-1,140 | 2,344 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | D2 | Mountain East Conference | 62% | 985-1,160 | 2,259 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | D2 | Mountain East Conference | 93% | 892-1,160 | 954 |
| Bethany College | Bethany, WV | D3 | Presidents' Athletic Conference | 59% | 870-1,110 | 614 |
Admissions data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2020 to 2023. "Not reported" means the school does not publish that figure; junior colleges are typically open enrollment.
What these numbers say about this list
Across the 6 college women's lacrosse programs in West Virginia, the median published admit rate is 93 percent. The most selective is Bethany College in Bethany at 59 percent, and the most accessible is Shepherd University at 97 percent. The highest test band belongs to University of Charleston, where the middle 50 percent of admitted students score 985 to 1,160 on the SAT. School size spans 614 undergraduates at Bethany College to 2,344 at Shepherd University, which changes campus life far more than the lacrosse does. The biggest single cluster is the Mountain East Conference with 4 of the 6 programs. Admissions figures cover 5 of the 6 programs; the rest do not report to the College Scorecard.
How to use this list
A target list works best when it spans levels. Pick a handful of programs where you would be one of the stronger recruits, a group where you fit the current roster, and a few reaches. Use the admit rate and SAT columns the same way: schools admitting above 93 percent with a test band at or below your score are academic safeties, and the single-digit schools are reaches no matter how good your film is.
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Common questions
How many college women's lacrosse programs are there in West Virginia?
6, across 3 conferences. That count spans every level with a program in the state, from Division I to junior college where present.
What is the hardest college women's lacrosse school to get into in West Virginia?
Bethany College in Bethany is the most selective on this list, admitting 59 percent of applicants with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 870 to 1,110. Coach support can matter in admissions there, which is exactly why you email early.
What is the biggest school with women's lacrosse in West Virginia?
Shepherd University is the largest school on this list with 2,344 undergraduates, while Bethany College is the smallest at 614. Size shapes everything from class sizes to game-day atmosphere, so weigh it alongside the lacrosse fit.