D3 swimming · MAC
Arcadia University Women's Swimming
Glenside, PA
Q1Program identity
Arcadia competes in D3 women's swimming in the MAC.
Division
D3
Conference
MAC
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 Back | 12 | 1:06.53 | 1:10.15 | 1:13.08 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 11:55.54 | 12:20.19 | 12:43.16 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 56.58 | 1:00.25 | 1:02.59 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 20:08.13 | 20:16.01 | 20:17.93 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:36.45 | 2:54.79 | 2:56.00 |
| 200 Free | 13 | 2:02.95 | 2:10.18 | 2:12.46 |
| 100 Fly | 5 | 1:05.28 | 1:07.64 | 1:13.53 |
| 50 Free | 14 | 26.71 | 27.04 | 29.41 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 2:23.67 | 2:27.72 | 2:28.18 |
| 500 Free | 11 | 5:40.44 | 5:45.30 | 6:16.03 |
| 200 IM | 6 | 2:19.11 | 2:30.31 | 2:32.42 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:11.62 | 1:19.05 | 1:24.31 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
19
Seniors
7
Intl
0%
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
—
Median earnings
$44K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Arcadia's swim program?
Championship results for Arcadia aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 100 Back (1:13.08), 1000 Free (12:43.16), 100 Free (1:02.59) — 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?
No. Arcadia's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
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?
Championship results for Arcadia aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.