D3 swimming · ARC
Luther College Men's Swimming
Decorah, IA
Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
43rd
Roster event summaries
Current 2025-26 roster percentiles. Recorded times are event-specific roster facts, not coach-issued recruiting cuts.
| Event | Recorded times | Top quarter | Roster median | Lower-quarter line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Back | 4 | 2:10.76 | 2:20.43 | 2:22.44 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:16.14 | 4:20.92 | 4:52.05 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:11.00 | 2:27.13 | 2:43.75 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 17:40.20 | 17:57.41 | 18:56.22 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 2:02.73 | 2:08.26 | 2:23.86 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 49.61 | 51.64 | 56.46 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 5:01.19 | 5:29.91 | 5:42.19 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 55.89 | 58.13 | 1:05.44 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:52.27 | 1:54.99 | 2:04.04 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 55.64 | 56.57 | 58.96 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 59.69 | 1:05.12 | 1:19.05 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 2:00.67 | 2:19.67 | 2:21.00 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 22.92 | 24.05 | 24.75 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 10:31.26 | 11:36.80 | 11:42.24 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D3
Conference
ARC
Type
Private · Town
Roster health
Roster
21
Seniors
6
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
72%
6-yr grad
74%
Tuition
$52.1K
Academics
Luther is a liberal arts college with 1,384 undergraduates, ranked 111 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #111 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1078–1406
ACT range
22–29
Median earnings
$50K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Luther's swim program?
Luther's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the American Rivers Conference Championship in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Luther's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Luther's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Back (2:22.44), 400 IM (4:52.05), 200 Breast (2:43.75) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Luther recruit internationally?
No. Luther's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Iowa, Minnesota, and Colorado.
What's the academic profile at Luther?
Luther's acceptance rate is 72%, the school is ranked #111 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 74%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $50K.
How many swimmers does Luther send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Luther sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 50 Free.