D3 swimming · Liberty
Skidmore College Men's Swimming
Saratoga Springs, NY
Q1Program identity
Skidmore competes in D3 men's swimming in the Liberty.
Division
D3
Conference
Liberty
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
6th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:57.55 | 5:01.96 | 5:09.21 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:56.13 | 2:19.02 | 2:22.75 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 2:03.07 | 2:04.63 | 2:14.96 |
| 100 Fly | 11 | 54.07 | 59.05 | 1:00.40 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 10:27.57 | 10:29.12 | 10:47.98 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 49.26 | 51.21 | 53.43 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:18.31 | 2:24.97 | 2:27.63 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 54.04 | 59.08 | 1:02.54 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:19.98 | 4:48.84 | 4:56.08 |
| 50 Free | 14 | 22.58 | 24.20 | 25.04 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 1:01.70 | 1:04.35 | 1:05.08 |
| 200 Free | 13 | 1:48.50 | 1:52.19 | 1:55.33 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
17
Seniors
3
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
21%
6-yr grad
84%
Tuition
$67.3K
Academics
Skidmore is a liberal arts college with 2,704 undergraduates, ranked 37 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #37 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1340–1480
ACT range
31–33
Median earnings
$47K
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Q5Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Skidmore's swim program?
Skidmore's swim program competes in the Liberty Conference. The team finished 6th at the Liberty League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Skidmore's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Skidmore's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (5:09.21), 200 Back (2:22.75), 200 IM (2:14.96) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Skidmore recruit internationally?
No. Skidmore's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Massachusetts, New York, and Colorado.
What's the academic profile at Skidmore?
Skidmore's acceptance rate is 21%, the school is ranked #37 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 84%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $47K.
How many swimmers does Skidmore send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Skidmore didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 12 scored at the Liberty Championships.