D1 swimming · Ivy
Princeton University Women's Swimming
Princeton, NJ
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 Free | 15 | 1:49.06 | 1:51.60 | 1:54.35 |
| 100 Free | 15 | 50.04 | 50.54 | 51.38 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:14.23 | 2:18.98 | 2:24.87 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:55.89 | 1:58.57 | 1:59.85 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 22.82 | 23.70 | 24.69 |
| 100 Breast | 4 | 1:02.97 | 1:04.16 | 1:05.65 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:47.33 | 4:55.00 | 5:01.87 |
| 100 Back | 12 | 54.17 | 56.00 | 57.40 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 53.43 | 55.96 | 57.20 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:54.39 | 10:20.97 | 10:29.85 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:09.82 | 4:15.03 | 4:21.45 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:56.95 | 1:58.72 | 2:01.01 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 1:58.98 | 2:01.25 | 2:03.40 |
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
29
Seniors
7
Intl
17%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
5%
6-yr grad
98%
Tuition
$62.7K
Academics
Princeton is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 5%.
US News: #1 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1510–1580
ACT range
34–35
Median earnings
$88K
Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Princeton's swim program?
Championship results for Princeton aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Princeton's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Princeton's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:54.35), 100 Free (51.38), 1650 Free (16:23.08) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Princeton recruit internationally?
Yes. 17.2% of Princeton's current roster is international (5 of 29 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and South Africa.
What's the academic profile at Princeton?
Princeton's acceptance rate is 5%, the school is ranked #1 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 98%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $88K.
How many swimmers does Princeton send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Princeton aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.