D3 swimming · MIAA
Calvin University Men's Swimming
Grand Rapids, MI
Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
12th
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 | 20 | 51.64 | 53.92 | 54.73 |
| 100 Free | 37 | 47.31 | 48.69 | 50.02 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:47.20 | 9:47.34 | 10:01.44 |
| 50 Free | 42 | 21.71 | 22.27 | 22.66 |
| 100 Fly | 30 | 51.21 | 53.85 | 55.20 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:05.77 | 4:13.18 | 4:17.05 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 16:06.71 | 16:18.67 | 16:53.03 |
| 200 Breast | 11 | 2:03.41 | 2:12.71 | 2:17.64 |
| 200 IM | 19 | 1:55.34 | 1:56.94 | 2:04.05 |
| 200 Free | 29 | 1:43.15 | 1:47.51 | 1:51.20 |
| 200 Back | 15 | 1:52.76 | 1:58.05 | 2:05.79 |
| 100 Breast | 12 | 56.77 | 1:00.42 | 1:02.61 |
| 200 Fly | 10 | 1:57.58 | 1:58.83 | 2:02.52 |
| 500 Free | 14 | 4:41.77 | 4:56.97 | 5:02.25 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D3
Conference
MIAA
Type
Private · City
Roster health
Roster
53
Seniors
11
Intl
6%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
71%
6-yr grad
77%
Tuition
$39.4K
Academics
Calvin enrolls 3,356 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 71%.
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1083–1330
ACT range
24–30
Median earnings
$48K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Calvin's swim program?
Calvin's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the MIAA Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 4 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Calvin's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Calvin's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Back (54.73), 100 Free (50.02), 1000 Free (10:01.44) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Calvin recruit internationally?
Yes. 5.7% of Calvin's current roster is international (3 of 53 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Brazil, Costa Rica, and France.
What's the academic profile at Calvin?
Calvin's acceptance rate is 71%, the 6-year graduation rate is 77%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $48K.
How many swimmers does Calvin send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Calvin sent 4 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Free.