D3 swimming · Liberty
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Men's Swimming
Troy, NY
Q1Program identity
RPI competes in D3 men's swimming in the Liberty.
Division
D3
Conference
Liberty
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 8 | 10:06.43 | 10:26.68 | 10:48.50 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:12.04 | 2:16.89 | 2:18.88 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:49.18 | 4:53.09 | 5:13.88 |
| 200 Back | 8 | 1:57.76 | 2:00.21 | 2:05.36 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:55.62 | 2:02.38 | 2:12.47 |
| 100 Free | 15 | 47.92 | 50.64 | 51.55 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:12.55 | 4:15.11 | 4:16.90 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 22.14 | 23.55 | 23.84 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:45.39 | 16:58.10 | 17:09.89 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:45.02 | 1:47.62 | 1:51.53 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 52.11 | 54.34 | 59.25 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 54.03 | 55.09 | 55.67 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 59.52 | 1:01.13 | 1:04.78 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:57.51 | 2:02.92 | 2:03.06 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
22
Seniors
5
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
64%
6-yr grad
84%
Tuition
$64.1K
Academics
RPI admits broadly and graduates earn a median of $83,000 six years out.
US News: #81 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1375–1510
ACT range
30–34
Median earnings
$83K
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Q5Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is RPI's swim program?
RPI's swim program competes in the Liberty Conference. The team finished 3rd at the Liberty League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make RPI's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for RPI's roster typically needs to be near or below 1000 Free (10:48.50), 200 Breast (2:18.88), 500 Free (5:13.88) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does RPI recruit internationally?
No. RPI's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Maryland.
What's the academic profile at RPI?
RPI's acceptance rate is 64%, the school is ranked #81 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 84%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $83K.
How many swimmers does RPI send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, RPI didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 17 scored at the Liberty Championships.