D3 swimming · MIAC
Carleton College Men's Swimming
Northfield, MN
Q1Program identity
Carleton competes in D3 men's swimming in the MIAC.
Division
D3
Conference
MIAC
Type
Private · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
19th
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 | 14 | 1:49.15 | 1:51.90 | 1:53.97 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 58.68 | 1:00.23 | 1:02.15 |
| 100 Free | 15 | 48.49 | 49.88 | 51.01 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:13.83 | 4:29.09 | 4:33.99 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:46.55 | 4:55.74 | 5:17.01 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 54.25 | 54.82 | 59.73 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 1:59.52 | 2:04.44 | 2:09.89 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 2:00.82 | 2:02.13 | 2:12.93 |
| 50 Free | 18 | 22.03 | 22.77 | 23.68 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 52.44 | 55.24 | 56.55 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:56.12 | 1:59.65 | 2:06.37 |
| 200 Breast | 9 | 2:11.15 | 2:15.18 | 2:20.01 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
31
Seniors
5
Intl
3%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
20%
6-yr grad
91%
Tuition
$68.9K
Academics
Carleton is a liberal arts college with 2,128 undergraduates, ranked 10 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #10 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1450–1560
ACT range
32–34
Median earnings
$54K
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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 Carleton's swim program?
Carleton's swim program competes in the MIAC Conference. The team finished 2nd at the MIAC Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Carleton's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Carleton's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:53.97), 100 Breast (1:02.15), 100 Free (51.01) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Carleton recruit internationally?
Yes. 3.2% of Carleton's current roster is international (1 of 31 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Malaysia.
What's the academic profile at Carleton?
Carleton's acceptance rate is 20%, the school is ranked #10 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 91%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $54K.
How many swimmers does Carleton send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Carleton didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 17 scored at the MIAC Championships.