D3 swimming · Liberty
Ithaca College Men's Swimming
Ithaca, NY
Q1Program identity
Ithaca competes in D3 men's swimming in the Liberty.
Division
D3
Conference
Liberty
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
47th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Free | 11 | 4:35.40 | 4:41.51 | 4:53.19 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 51.33 | 53.01 | 53.35 |
| 100 Free | 20 | 46.93 | 47.65 | 51.99 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:08.09 | 4:08.70 | 4:11.49 |
| 200 Free | 19 | 1:43.56 | 1:46.04 | 1:48.46 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 52.19 | 53.98 | 56.25 |
| 50 Free | 26 | 21.67 | 22.36 | 23.60 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:46.90 | 9:54.67 | 10:23.55 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 57.09 | 1:01.08 | 1:03.71 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 1:55.97 | 1:58.06 | 2:01.35 |
| 200 Back | 8 | 1:52.70 | 1:54.43 | 1:59.63 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:53.72 | 1:54.50 | 1:57.27 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 16:12.47 | 16:31.80 | 17:07.40 |
| 200 Breast | 9 | 2:07.50 | 2:10.49 | 2:23.49 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
36
Seniors
6
Intl
3%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
69%
6-yr grad
74%
Tuition
$53.5K
Academics
Ithaca enrolls 4,268 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 69%.
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1230–1390
ACT range
27–30
Median earnings
$46K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Ithaca's swim program?
Ithaca's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 1st at the Liberty League Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Ithaca's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Ithaca's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:53.19), 100 Back (53.35), 100 Free (51.99) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Ithaca recruit internationally?
Yes. 2.8% of Ithaca's current roster is international (1 of 36 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Spain.
What's the academic profile at Ithaca?
Ithaca's acceptance rate is 69%, the 6-year graduation rate is 74%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $46K.
How many swimmers does Ithaca send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Ithaca sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast, 100 Fly, and 200 Breast.