D3 swimming · MAC
Widener University Men's Swimming
Chester, PA
Q1Program identity
Widener competes in D3 men's swimming in the MAC.
Division
D3
Conference
MAC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 7 | 10:58.53 | 11:05.21 | 11:36.00 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 2:05.64 | 2:07.61 | 2:08.11 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:54.87 | 1:59.65 | 2:03.12 |
| 100 Free | 12 | 50.24 | 51.84 | 55.32 |
| 200 Back | 4 | 2:08.91 | 2:13.58 | 2:37.10 |
| 100 Fly | 11 | 54.87 | 58.63 | 1:00.08 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 59.46 | 1:03.33 | 1:04.01 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:18.74 | 2:29.61 | 2:46.32 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 1:05.95 | 1:12.48 | 1:13.81 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 2:15.25 | 2:17.13 | 2:20.42 |
| 50 Free | 13 | 22.47 | 24.30 | 24.82 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 5:07.86 | 5:13.39 | 5:19.88 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
18
Seniors
1
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
71%
6-yr grad
68%
Tuition
$55.7K
Academics
Widener enrolls 2,975 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 71%.
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1080–1290
ACT range
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Median earnings
$63K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Widener's swim program?
Widener's swim program competes in the MAC Conference. The team finished 5th at the Middle Atlantic Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Widener's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Widener's roster typically needs to be near or below 1000 Free (11:36.00), 200 Fly (2:08.11), 200 Free (2:03.12) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Widener recruit internationally?
No. Widener's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
What's the academic profile at Widener?
Widener's acceptance rate is 71%, the 6-year graduation rate is 68%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $63K.
How many swimmers does Widener send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Widener didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 11 scored at the MAC Championships.