D3 swimming · Liberty
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women's Swimming
Troy, NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 21 | 25.18 | 26.60 | 27.89 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:43.32 | 4:51.03 | 4:56.63 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 2:07.90 | 2:12.67 | 2:17.18 |
| 200 Free | 18 | 2:01.19 | 2:04.04 | 2:07.55 |
| 100 Back | 12 | 59.02 | 1:00.58 | 1:01.91 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 1:09.09 | 1:10.72 | 1:15.49 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 58.92 | 1:02.51 | 1:03.70 |
| 100 Free | 18 | 54.16 | 56.89 | 58.31 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:30.07 | 2:30.13 | 2:39.54 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 11:02.33 | 11:31.61 | 11:52.56 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 2:14.82 | 2:17.61 | 2:19.62 |
| 500 Free | 11 | 5:29.70 | 5:39.79 | 5:46.46 |
| 200 Back | 10 | 2:07.99 | 2:10.58 | 2:14.63 |
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 · City
Roster health
Roster
27
Seniors
4
Intl
0%
Academics 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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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is RPI's swim program?
Championship results for RPI aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 50 Free (27.89), 400 IM (4:56.63), 200 Fly (2:17.18) — 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 York, Massachusetts, and California.
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?
Championship results for RPI aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.