D1 swimming · Ivy
Cornell University Men's Swimming
Ithaca, NY
Q1Program identity
Cornell competes in D1 men's swimming in the Ivy.
Division
D1
Conference
Ivy
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
NCAA finish
42nd
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 | 16 | 44.78 | 46.06 | 46.96 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:11.61 | 9:11.91 | 9:14.67 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:42.51 | 1:45.36 | 1:47.53 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:48.86 | 1:51.38 | 1:52.66 |
| 50 Free | 22 | 20.73 | 21.13 | 22.11 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:47.69 | 1:51.91 | 1:55.07 |
| 500 Free | 11 | 4:23.82 | 4:27.31 | 4:50.15 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 54.84 | 56.16 | 59.21 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:00.36 | 4:04.24 | 4:07.19 |
| 200 Free | 11 | 1:37.36 | 1:40.10 | 1:41.28 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 49.08 | 50.88 | 51.98 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:29.85 | 15:37.29 | 15:38.40 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 47.06 | 48.84 | 50.68 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
34
Seniors
6
Intl
6%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
9%
6-yr grad
96%
Tuition
$69.3K
Academics
Cornell is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 9%.
US News: #12 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1500–1570
ACT range
33–35
Median earnings
$88K
Strongest programs
Agriculture & Natural ResourcesCommunications & MediaBiology & Life SciencesQ5Next 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 Cornell's swim program?
Cornell's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 5th at the Ivy League Championships (M) in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Cornell's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Cornell's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (46.96), 1000 Free (9:14.67), 200 Breast (1:57.49) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Cornell recruit internationally?
Yes. 5.9% of Cornell's current roster is international (2 of 34 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Germany and United Kingdom.
What's the academic profile at Cornell?
Cornell's acceptance rate is 9%, the school is ranked #12 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 96%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $88K.
How many swimmers does Cornell send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Cornell sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back.