D3 swimming · HCAC
Franklin College Men's Swimming
Franklin, IN
Q1Program identity
Franklin competes in D3 men's swimming in the HCAC.
Division
D3
Conference
HCAC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
45th
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 | 9 | 4:43.10 | 5:13.59 | 5:16.72 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 1:58.78 | 2:09.31 | 2:16.78 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 47.45 | 50.29 | 51.40 |
| 200 Free | 11 | 1:43.99 | 1:55.71 | 2:01.80 |
| 100 Fly | 12 | 53.05 | 56.51 | 59.83 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:25.51 | 2:27.27 | 2:28.48 |
| 50 Free | 13 | 21.77 | 22.56 | 23.15 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 17:22.62 | 18:19.89 | 18:43.06 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 1:04.36 | 1:06.50 | 1:08.27 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 56.75 | 58.52 | 1:00.74 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 10:35.93 | 10:55.51 | 11:07.10 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
19
Seniors
2
Intl
5%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
70%
6-yr grad
63%
Tuition
$38.7K
Academics
Franklin is a liberal arts college with 931 undergraduates, ranked 146 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #146 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1060–1240
ACT range
20–26
Median earnings
$46K
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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 Franklin's swim program?
Franklin's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Franklin's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Franklin's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (5:16.72), 200 IM (2:16.78), 100 Free (51.40) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Franklin recruit internationally?
Yes. 5.3% of Franklin's current roster is international (1 of 19 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Jamaica.
What's the academic profile at Franklin?
Franklin's acceptance rate is 70%, the school is ranked #146 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 63%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $46K.
How many swimmers does Franklin send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Franklin sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Fly, and 200 Back.