D1 swimming · Ivy
Harvard University Women's Swimming
Cambridge, MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:48.69 | 10:18.94 | 10:23.60 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:13.28 | 2:13.30 | 2:15.86 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 2:00.30 | 2:02.93 | 2:05.27 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 49.71 | 50.57 | 51.69 |
| 50 Free | 14 | 22.91 | 23.99 | 24.76 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 16:19.37 | 17:05.20 | 17:23.23 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 1:02.52 | 1:03.37 | 1:05.22 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:17.46 | 4:18.39 | 4:28.17 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:53.81 | 4:58.22 | 4:58.96 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:56.25 | 2:00.46 | 2:03.50 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:48.04 | 1:50.40 | 1:52.26 |
| 100 Fly | 12 | 54.76 | 57.23 | 58.33 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:57.25 | 2:00.65 | 2:04.05 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 52.67 | 57.11 | 59.48 |
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
33
Seniors
6
Intl
6%
Academics 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
Next 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?
Championship results for Harvard aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 1000 Free (10:23.60), 200 Breast (2:15.86), 200 IM (2:05.27) — 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. 6.1% of Harvard's current roster is international (2 of 33 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada and Italy.
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?
Championship results for Harvard aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.