Pacific
Pacific University
Pacific is a small private college in Forest Grove, OR, with about 1,556 undergraduates. Pacific fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes in the Northwest Conference at the NCAA Division III level. Acceptance is broad at 92%, with an average SAT of 1123. The school's six-year graduation rate is 65%.
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Pacific
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
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Program Trajectory
Pacific women's lacrosse is trending up among Division III programs: from #227 in 2023 to #221 in 2026 in our rating history.
Academic & School Profile
Pacific lists tuition at about $54,466 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,556. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
Pacific Lacrosse FAQ
Does Pacific have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Pacific fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Northwest Conference.
Does Pacific have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Pacific does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Pacific lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Pacific came from 3 states, led by CA (1), MT (1), SC (1). About 0% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Pacific recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 1 women's lacrosse commits per class at Pacific. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Pacific?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Pacific?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Rimrock, Socal Express, True Dayton / Lightning. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-10-11 · methodology