D3 swimming · Liberty
Clarkson University Men's Swimming
Potsdam, NY
Q1Program identity
Clarkson competes in D3 men's swimming in the Liberty.
Division
D3
Conference
Liberty
Type
Private · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
NCAA finish
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Breast | 11 | 1:00.72 | 1:05.46 | 1:11.54 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:49.37 | 5:03.79 | 5:20.27 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 1:55.00 | 2:05.80 | 2:13.28 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 22.66 | 23.33 | 24.59 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:20.50 | 4:37.98 | 4:49.07 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:46.26 | 1:49.62 | 1:58.62 |
| 100 Free | 17 | 48.72 | 50.50 | 51.72 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 10:17.93 | 11:11.50 | 11:47.16 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 54.69 | 55.25 | 1:00.28 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:57.47 | 2:02.68 | 2:13.23 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 1:58.90 | 2:07.90 | 2:18.02 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 55.77 | 1:01.12 | 1:03.32 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:05.88 | 2:15.27 | 2:35.18 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
23
Seniors
2
Intl
4%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
77%
6-yr grad
73%
Tuition
$59.4K
Academics
Clarkson admits broadly and graduates earn a median of $77,000 six years out.
US News: #124 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1200–1390
ACT range
25–32
Median earnings
$77K
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Q5Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Clarkson's swim program?
Clarkson's swim program competes in the Liberty Conference. The team finished 4th at the Liberty League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Clarkson's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Clarkson's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Breast (1:11.54), 500 Free (5:20.27), 200 IM (2:13.28) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Clarkson recruit internationally?
Yes. 4.3% of Clarkson's current roster is international (1 of 23 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Greece.
What's the academic profile at Clarkson?
Clarkson's acceptance rate is 77%, the school is ranked #124 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 73%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $77K.
How many swimmers does Clarkson send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Clarkson didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 3 scored at the Liberty Championships.