Willamette
Willamette University
With about 1,525 undergraduates, Willamette is a small private college in Salem, OR. Willamette 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 79%, with an average SAT of 1339. The school's six-year graduation rate is 73%.
Where Willamette Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 23 women's lacrosse recruits landing at Willamette from 7 states. California leads the pipeline with 10 commits. Just 17% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Willamette's California-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Coast, 101, ADVNC/NW Rippers.
- California10
- Nevada4
- Oregon4
- Colorado2
- Maryland1
- Coast2
- 1011
- ADVNC/NW Rippers1
- Central Bolts1
- East Coast/Bay Area1
- Coronado3
- Acalanes1
- Bear River1
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 Willamette
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Willamette is a Tier 12 player (median of 22 tracked commits).
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
The program's rating rank among Division III programs has been stable — #144 (2023) to #143 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $48,268 per year before financial aid. 73% of students graduate within six years. About 1,525 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Willamette Lacrosse FAQ
Does Willamette have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Willamette fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Northwest Conference.
Does Willamette have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Willamette does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Willamette lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Willamette came from 7 states, led by CA (10), NV (4), OR (4). About 17% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Willamette recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 5 women's lacrosse commits per class at Willamette. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Willamette?
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 Willamette?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Coast, 101, ADVNC/NW Rippers. 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