D3 swimming · MAC
Messiah University Men's Swimming
Mechanicsburg, PA
Q1Program identity
Messiah competes in D3 men's swimming in the MAC.
Division
D3
Conference
MAC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
7th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Free | 11 | 1:50.85 | 1:59.52 | 2:06.14 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 50.45 | 53.25 | 55.55 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 2:06.27 | 2:17.06 | 2:25.04 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 58.88 | 1:01.70 | 1:03.71 |
| 100 Fly | 6 | 54.81 | 57.76 | 59.44 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 1:02.47 | 1:05.32 | 1:08.06 |
| 50 Free | 13 | 23.43 | 24.42 | 25.10 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:18.36 | 2:20.97 | 2:42.83 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:20.20 | 2:22.24 | 2:33.29 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
13
Seniors
3
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
79%
6-yr grad
78%
Tuition
$42.2K
Academics
Messiah enrolls 2,618 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 79%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1110–1350
ACT range
26–31
Median earnings
$50K
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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 Messiah's swim program?
Messiah's swim program competes in the MAC Conference. The team finished 7th at the Middle Atlantic Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Messiah's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Messiah's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (2:06.14), 200 Back (2:11.87), 100 Free (55.55) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Messiah recruit internationally?
No. Messiah's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia.
What's the academic profile at Messiah?
Messiah's acceptance rate is 79%, the 6-year graduation rate is 78%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $50K.
How many swimmers does Messiah send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Messiah didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 14 scored at the MAC Championships.