D1 swimming · Ivy
Cornell University Women's Swimming
Ithaca, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 IM | 14 | 2:02.66 | 2:05.30 | 2:10.06 |
| 50 Free | 22 | 23.78 | 24.23 | 24.71 |
| 200 Back | 8 | 2:01.55 | 2:03.12 | 2:05.45 |
| 100 Fly | 11 | 55.20 | 56.72 | 59.30 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:50.61 | 1:52.23 | 1:56.69 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:57.43 | 5:03.54 | 5:11.63 |
| 200 Breast | 9 | 2:18.30 | 2:19.79 | 2:23.80 |
| 100 Back | 11 | 54.65 | 57.01 | 57.53 |
| 100 Free | 19 | 51.40 | 52.65 | 53.73 |
| 100 Breast | 12 | 1:04.63 | 1:05.49 | 1:08.31 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:18.38 | 4:19.85 | 4:24.67 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 2:02.35 | 2:05.74 | 2:07.69 |
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
38
Seniors
7
Intl
3%
Academics 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
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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?
Championship results for Cornell aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 200 IM (2:10.06), 50 Free (24.71), 1000 Free (10:34.13) — 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. 2.6% of Cornell's current roster is international (1 of 38 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Turkey.
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?
Championship results for Cornell aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.