D1 swimming · Ivy
Harvard University Men's Swimming
Cambridge, MA
Q1Program identity
Harvard competes in D1 men's swimming in the Ivy.
Division
D1
Conference
Ivy
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
39th
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 Free | 11 | 1:35.35 | 1:37.78 | 1:39.85 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 1:47.42 | 1:54.77 | 1:58.23 |
| 100 Free | 10 | 43.10 | 43.62 | 44.38 |
| 100 Fly | 10 | 46.01 | 47.31 | 49.56 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 54.62 | 55.72 | 56.85 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:46.49 | 1:49.21 | 1:53.99 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 46.77 | 47.67 | 49.80 |
| 50 Free | 12 | 19.82 | 20.01 | 20.79 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:24.48 | 4:30.29 | 4:34.85 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:45.37 | 1:45.70 | 1:47.01 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
35
Seniors
8
Intl
23%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
4%
6-yr grad
98%
Tuition
$61.7K
Academics
Harvard is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 4%.
US News: #3 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1510–1580
ACT range
34–36
Median earnings
$100K
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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 Harvard's swim program?
Harvard's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the Ivy League Championships (M) in 2025–26 and qualified 3 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Harvard's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Harvard's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:39.85), 200 Breast (2:01.11), 200 IM (1:58.23) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Harvard recruit internationally?
Yes. 22.9% of Harvard's current roster is international (8 of 35 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Turkey, Croatia, Spain, Slovakia, and Estonia.
What's the academic profile at Harvard?
Harvard's acceptance rate is 4%, the school is ranked #3 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 98%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $100K.
How many swimmers does Harvard send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Harvard sent 3 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Fly, and 1650 Free.