Puget Sound
University of Puget Sound
With about 1,631 undergraduates, Puget Sound is a small private college in Tacoma, WA. Puget Sound 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 76%, with an average SAT of 1332. The school's six-year graduation rate is 68%.
Where Puget Sound Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 9 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Puget Sound from 7 states. The largest share arrives from California (2 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 22% of commits come from Washington itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Puget Sound's California-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: 253, Falcon, MN Lakers appear most often among tracked commits.
- California2
- Washington2
- Maryland1
- Minnesota1
- Montana1
- 2531
- Falcon1
- MN Lakers1
- No Excuse1
- Puget Sound1
- Auburn-Riverside1
- Breck School1
- Charlotte Catholic1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Puget Sound
Of 8 tracked Puget Sound women's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
Puget Sound women's lacrosse has slipped among Division III programs in our rating history, from #207 in 2023 to #244 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
Puget Sound lists tuition at about $59,900 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,631. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Puget Sound Lacrosse FAQ
Does Puget Sound have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Puget Sound fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Northwest Conference.
Does Puget Sound have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Puget Sound does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Puget Sound lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Puget Sound came from 7 states, led by CA (2), WA (2), MD (1). About 22% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Puget Sound recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 2 women's lacrosse commits per class at Puget Sound. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Puget Sound?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.4+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Puget Sound?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are 253, Falcon, MN Lakers. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-08-27 · methodology