D1 swimming · MAAC
Niagara University Women's Swimming
Lewiston, NY
Q1Program identity
Niagara 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 Free | 13 | 53.31 | 54.25 | 57.31 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 59.50 | 1:01.80 | 1:02.38 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:27.33 | 4:29.25 | 4:31.63 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 58.02 | 1:00.83 | 1:01.33 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:57.16 | 5:13.55 | 5:16.16 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:05.96 | 1:06.68 | 1:08.68 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:52.53 | 1:56.73 | 1:59.77 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 2:04.33 | 2:09.96 | 2:13.02 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 2:07.62 | 2:10.56 | 2:14.51 |
| 50 Free | 15 | 23.79 | 25.49 | 26.44 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 10:24.73 | 10:45.36 | 11:05.07 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:22.37 | 2:26.04 | 2:27.65 |
| 200 IM | 6 | 2:04.55 | 2:08.15 | 2:08.89 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
17
Seniors
5
Intl
18%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
87%
6-yr grad
72%
Tuition
$39.3K
Academics
Niagara enrolls 2,692 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 87%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1060–1235
ACT range
22–28
Median earnings
$48K
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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 Niagara's swim program?
Championship results for Niagara aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Niagara's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Niagara's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (57.31), 100 Fly (1:02.38), 1650 Free (17:50.76) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Niagara recruit internationally?
Yes. 17.6% of Niagara's current roster is international (3 of 17 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Israel, Bulgaria, and Canada.
What's the academic profile at Niagara?
Niagara's acceptance rate is 87%, the 6-year graduation rate is 72%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $48K.
How many swimmers does Niagara send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Niagara aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.