D3 swimming · CCIW
Wheaton College Men's Swimming
Wheaton, IL
Q1Program identity
Wheaton (IL) competes in D3 men's swimming in the CCIW.
Division
D3
Conference
CCIW
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
25th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Free | 11 | 4:46.39 | 5:02.86 | 5:32.57 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 54.05 | 56.33 | 58.59 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:44.67 | 1:49.04 | 1:54.53 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 2:00.21 | 2:09.08 | 2:13.72 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 1:59.35 | 2:00.79 | 2:01.38 |
| 200 Breast | 11 | 2:10.15 | 2:11.65 | 2:20.38 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 47.93 | 50.27 | 52.92 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 54.32 | 56.61 | 59.50 |
| 100 Breast | 9 | 58.26 | 59.25 | 1:02.27 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 21.91 | 22.98 | 23.69 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 2:00.53 | 2:01.81 | 2:04.70 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 16:24.66 | 17:30.15 | 18:06.31 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:06.35 | 4:23.36 | 4:33.89 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:55.81 | 10:54.54 | 10:55.79 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
35
Seniors
5
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
87%
6-yr grad
88%
Tuition
$45.5K
Academics
Wheaton (IL) enrolls 2,150 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 87%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1260–1470
ACT range
28–32
Median earnings
$50K
Strongest programs
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Q5Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Wheaton (IL)'s swim program?
Wheaton (IL)'s swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the CCIW Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Wheaton (IL)'s swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Wheaton (IL)'s roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (5:32.57), 100 Fly (58.59), 200 Free (1:54.53) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Wheaton (IL) recruit internationally?
No. Wheaton (IL)'s current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Illinois, New York, and Wisconsin.
What's the academic profile at Wheaton (IL)?
Wheaton (IL)'s acceptance rate is 87%, the 6-year graduation rate is 88%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $50K.
How many swimmers does Wheaton (IL) send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Wheaton (IL) sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 200 Fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM.