D3 swimming · MAC
Arcadia University Men's Swimming
Glenside, PA
Q1Program identity
Arcadia competes in D3 men's swimming in the MAC.
Division
D3
Conference
MAC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 16 | 23.67 | 24.89 | 25.96 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 2:06.17 | 2:08.93 | 2:14.98 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 17:25.80 | 17:54.77 | 18:29.98 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:28.01 | 2:34.68 | 2:46.35 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 51.45 | 53.37 | 54.18 |
| 200 Back | 4 | 1:59.01 | 2:15.51 | 2:25.94 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 10:30.10 | 10:47.88 | 11:04.76 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 2:01.63 | 2:03.00 | 2:05.77 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 1:06.46 | 1:09.70 | 1:15.85 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:29.30 | 4:35.69 | 4:41.54 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:50.79 | 1:55.07 | 1:59.59 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 52.99 | 1:00.29 | 1:01.16 |
| 100 Fly | 11 | 53.92 | 57.05 | 59.28 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 5:01.00 | 5:12.70 | 5:21.56 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
18
Seniors
5
Intl
6%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
80%
6-yr grad
64%
Tuition
$49.6K
Academics
Arcadia enrolls 2,030 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 80%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1065–1265
ACT range
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Median earnings
$44K
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Arcadia's swim program?
Arcadia's swim program competes in the MAC Conference. The team finished 4th at the Middle Atlantic Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Arcadia's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Arcadia's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (25.96), 200 IM (2:14.98), 1650 Free (18:29.98) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Arcadia recruit internationally?
Yes. 5.6% of Arcadia's current roster is international (1 of 18 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Jamaica.
What's the academic profile at Arcadia?
Arcadia's acceptance rate is 80%, the 6-year graduation rate is 64%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $44K.
How many swimmers does Arcadia send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Arcadia didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 7 scored at the MAC Championships.