D1 swimming · Ivy
University of Pennsylvania Women's Swimming
Philadelphia, PA
Q1Program identity
Penn competes in D1 women's swimming in the Ivy.
Division
D1
Conference
Ivy
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition 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 Free | 13 | 1:48.27 | 1:49.34 | 1:50.83 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 53.41 | 54.71 | 55.60 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 53.65 | 56.88 | 59.79 |
| 200 Back | 11 | 1:56.91 | 1:59.72 | 2:02.42 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 2:02.18 | 2:04.41 | 2:07.37 |
| 500 Free | 11 | 4:46.68 | 4:54.09 | 4:55.05 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 2:00.18 | 2:01.53 | 2:09.25 |
| 1000 Free | 8 | 9:58.59 | 10:09.48 | 10:19.93 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 50.41 | 51.37 | 52.57 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:02.52 | 1:05.40 | 1:08.83 |
| 50 Free | 15 | 23.42 | 24.68 | 24.90 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:14.92 | 2:21.35 | 2:24.35 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 16:06.59 | 16:36.10 | 16:54.77 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:16.14 | 4:19.33 | 4:22.38 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
32
Seniors
6
Intl
3%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
5%
6-yr grad
96%
Tuition
$68.7K
Academics
Penn is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 5%.
US News: #7 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1510–1570
ACT range
34–36
Median earnings
$91K
Strongest programs
BusinessLiberal Arts / UndecidedCommunications & MediaQ5Next 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 Penn's swim program?
Championship results for Penn aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Penn's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Penn's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:50.83), 100 Back (55.60), 100 Fly (59.79) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Penn recruit internationally?
Yes. 3.1% of Penn's current roster is international (1 of 32 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada.
What's the academic profile at Penn?
Penn's acceptance rate is 5%, the school is ranked #7 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 96%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $91K.
How many swimmers does Penn send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Penn aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.