D1 swimming · MAAC
Fairfield University Women's Swimming
Fairfield, CT
Q1Program identity
Fairfield competes in D1 women's swimming in the MAAC.
Division
D1
Conference
MAAC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:04.68 | 1:06.46 | 1:06.49 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:54.95 | 1:58.10 | 2:00.05 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:20.05 | 2:20.47 | 2:23.71 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:20.29 | 10:31.52 | 10:33.30 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 24.44 | 24.66 | 25.66 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 17:13.32 | 17:30.12 | 17:30.57 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:26.59 | 4:27.86 | 4:39.67 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 56.25 | 57.87 | 58.15 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:05.15 | 2:06.71 | 2:22.04 |
| 100 Free | 15 | 52.93 | 53.66 | 56.23 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 57.50 | 59.75 | 1:01.04 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 2:02.79 | 2:04.12 | 2:08.24 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:58.84 | 5:09.30 | 5:14.10 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 2:06.57 | 2:09.99 | 2:12.56 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
27
Seniors
4
Intl
15%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
33%
6-yr grad
84%
Tuition
$58.4K
Academics
Fairfield enrolls 5,391 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 33%.
US News: #196 National
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1260–1390
ACT range
29–32
Median earnings
$74K
Strongest programs
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Q5Next steps
Continue the research
Use the team facts on this page as the starting point, then compare the same event, conference, and academic priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Fairfield's swim program?
Championship results for Fairfield aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Fairfield's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Fairfield's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Breast (1:06.49), 200 Free (2:00.05), 200 Breast (2:23.71) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Fairfield recruit internationally?
Yes. 14.8% of Fairfield's current roster is international (4 of 27 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from England, Turkey, Sweden, and New Zealand.
What's the academic profile at Fairfield?
Fairfield's acceptance rate is 33%, the school is ranked #196 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 84%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $74K.
How many swimmers does Fairfield send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Fairfield aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.