D2 swimming · GLVC
McKendree University Men's Swimming
Lebanon, IL
Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
6th
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 | 5 | 1:48.62 | 1:51.08 | 1:52.90 |
| 50 Free | 21 | 20.76 | 21.34 | 22.49 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 48.76 | 50.17 | 52.50 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:03.26 | 9:29.83 | 9:57.92 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 15:28.91 | 15:57.15 | 16:03.04 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 1:59.80 | 2:06.27 | 2:07.66 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 3:54.09 | 4:01.12 | 4:01.81 |
| 500 Free | 11 | 4:32.83 | 4:36.13 | 4:48.36 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 1:47.36 | 1:53.00 | 1:55.36 |
| 100 Free | 19 | 45.31 | 47.31 | 48.50 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:38.38 | 1:41.29 | 1:41.96 |
| 200 Fly | 10 | 1:46.28 | 1:51.12 | 1:53.97 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 55.84 | 56.80 | 57.22 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 48.69 | 51.45 | 52.93 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D2
Conference
GLVC
Type
Private · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
33
Seniors
7
Intl
18%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
72%
6-yr grad
55%
Tuition
$34.7K
Academics
McKendree University enrolls 1,757 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 72%.
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$49K
Strongest programs
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is McKendree University's swim program?
McKendree University's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 4 swimmers for NCAA D2 Championships.
What times do I need to make McKendree University's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for McKendree University's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Back (1:52.90), 50 Free (22.49), 100 Back (52.50) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does McKendree University recruit internationally?
Yes. 18.2% of McKendree University's current roster is international (6 of 33 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Bermuda, Poland, Australia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan.
What's the academic profile at McKendree University?
McKendree University's acceptance rate is 72%, the 6-year graduation rate is 55%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $49K.
How many swimmers does McKendree University send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, McKendree University sent 4 swimmers to NCAA D2 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast, 100 Fly, and 100 Free.