D1 swimming · Ivy
Columbia University Women's Swimming
New York, NY
Competition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Free | 12 | 51.74 | 52.79 | 54.61 |
| 200 Back | 8 | 1:58.67 | 2:01.08 | 2:05.46 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:14.75 | 2:20.11 | 2:27.06 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 10:06.52 | 10:22.19 | 10:22.48 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:02.79 | 1:04.07 | 1:07.59 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:51.55 | 1:53.20 | 1:54.40 |
| 100 Fly | 9 | 56.07 | 58.72 | 59.89 |
| 50 Free | 16 | 23.80 | 24.31 | 24.97 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:25.43 | 4:26.11 | 4:29.13 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 55.94 | 56.55 | 57.89 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:49.34 | 17:16.59 | 17:18.74 |
| 200 IM | 5 | 2:01.81 | 2:04.23 | 2:07.95 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:02.90 | 2:04.34 | 2:04.54 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:57.85 | 5:00.83 | 5:02.46 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
Ivy
Type
Private · City
Roster health
Roster
31
Seniors
8
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
4%
6-yr grad
95%
Tuition
$71.8K
Academics
Columbia is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 4%.
US News: #15 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1510–1580
ACT range
34–35
Median earnings
$89K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Columbia's swim program?
Championship results for Columbia aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Columbia's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Columbia's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (54.61), 200 Back (2:05.46), 200 Breast (2:27.06) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Columbia recruit internationally?
No. Columbia's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from California, Washington, and New Jersey.
What's the academic profile at Columbia?
Columbia's acceptance rate is 4%, the school is ranked #15 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 95%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $89K.
How many swimmers does Columbia send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Columbia aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.