D3 swimming · Liberty

Bard College Men's Swimming

Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

Competition level

Conf. finish

10th

NCAA finish

Roster event summaries

Current 2025-26 roster percentiles. Recorded times are event-specific roster facts, not coach-issued recruiting cuts.

EventRecorded timesTop quarterRoster medianLower-quarter line
200 Free52:03.422:11.492:17.13
100 Free556.6258.881:03.00
50 Free625.1827.8329.39

Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.

Program identity

Division

D3

Conference

Liberty

Type

Private · Rural

Roster health

Roster

7

Seniors

0

Intl

0%

Academics and cost

Acceptance

52%

6-yr grad

72%

Tuition

$66.4K

Academics

Bard enrolls 2,438 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 52%.

Selectivity

Moderate

SAT range

1270–1450

ACT range

28–32

Median earnings

$31K

Next steps

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Frequently asked questions

How competitive is Bard's swim program?

Bard's swim program competes in the Liberty Conference. Roster size is 7 swimmers as of the 2025–26 season.

What times do I need to make Bard's swim team?

Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Bard's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (2:17.13), 200 Back (2:21.58), 200 IM (2:29.67) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.

Does Bard recruit internationally?

No. Bard's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Massachusetts, New York, and Minnesota.

What's the academic profile at Bard?

Bard's acceptance rate is 52%, the 6-year graduation rate is 72%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $31K.

How many swimmers does Bard send to NCAAs?

Bard didn't have swimmers compete at NCAA or conference championship finals in 2025–26.