D1 swimming · MAAC
Merrimack College Women's Swimming
North Andover, MA
Q1Program identity
Merrimack 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 5 | 11:13.53 | 11:20.91 | 11:42.65 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 2:01.08 | 2:02.51 | 2:07.35 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:13.73 | 2:17.98 | 2:27.87 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 5:16.19 | 5:42.93 | 5:43.72 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 19:29.14 | 20:34.19 | 20:38.97 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 2:12.68 | 2:15.17 | 2:17.36 |
| 200 IM | 6 | 2:18.60 | 2:19.26 | 2:20.16 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 59.28 | 1:01.59 | 1:03.59 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 1:00.02 | 1:02.34 | 1:04.69 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:44.75 | 4:55.08 | 4:59.52 |
| 100 Free | 17 | 55.40 | 55.72 | 59.02 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:33.86 | 2:37.54 | 2:37.91 |
| 50 Free | 21 | 25.20 | 26.03 | 27.09 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 1:07.86 | 1:10.35 | 1:11.97 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
29
Seniors
6
Intl
3%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
70%
6-yr grad
68%
Tuition
$54K
Academics
Merrimack enrolls 4,102 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 70%.
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$54K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Merrimack's swim program?
Championship results for Merrimack aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Merrimack's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Merrimack's roster typically needs to be near or below 1000 Free (11:42.65), 200 Free (2:07.35), 200 Fly (2:27.87) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Merrimack recruit internationally?
Yes. 3.4% of Merrimack's current roster is international (1 of 29 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Dominican Republic.
What's the academic profile at Merrimack?
Merrimack's acceptance rate is 70%, the 6-year graduation rate is 68%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $54K.
How many swimmers does Merrimack send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Merrimack aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.