D3 swimming · ARC
Simpson College Women's Swimming
Indianola, IA
Q1Program identity
Simpson competes in D3 women's swimming in the ARC.
Division
D3
Conference
ARC
Type
Private · Town
Q2Competition level
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 5 | 27.10 | 28.00 | 28.12 |
| 100 Back | 4 | 1:07.01 | 1:11.01 | 1:15.92 |
| 100 Free | 5 | 1:00.67 | 1:01.97 | 1:03.88 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
8
Seniors
0
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
86%
6-yr grad
67%
Tuition
$47.7K
Academics
Simpson enrolls 1,235 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 86%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
31–33
Median earnings
$50K
Q5Next steps
Continue the research
Use the team facts on this page as the starting point, then compare the same event, conference, and academic priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Simpson's swim program?
Championship results for Simpson aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Simpson's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Simpson's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (2:08.00), 200 Breast (2:46.17), 50 Free (28.12) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Simpson recruit internationally?
No. Simpson's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Texas, Iowa, and Illinois.
What's the academic profile at Simpson?
Simpson's acceptance rate is 86%, the 6-year graduation rate is 67%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $50K.
How many swimmers does Simpson send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Simpson aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.