D3 swimming · MIAC
Macalester College Men's Swimming
Saint Paul, MN
Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
NCAA finish
39th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 19 | 22.16 | 23.25 | 24.27 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:52.00 | 5:04.19 | 5:05.25 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:59.78 | 2:06.63 | 2:13.33 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:46.73 | 1:51.06 | 1:55.14 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 53.62 | 55.55 | 59.36 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 2:01.44 | 2:06.71 | 2:13.78 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 53.88 | 58.85 | 1:00.05 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 10:37.19 | 10:53.11 | 11:26.57 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:18.96 | 2:20.03 | 2:37.59 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:29.11 | 4:35.76 | 4:53.02 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 59.34 | 1:03.56 | 1:08.20 |
| 100 Free | 19 | 48.96 | 50.31 | 52.14 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 17:36.75 | 17:41.85 | 18:01.63 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 2:01.06 | 2:07.31 | 2:08.30 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D3
Conference
MIAC
Type
Private · City
Roster health
Roster
23
Seniors
4
Intl
4%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
28%
6-yr grad
88%
Tuition
$68.1K
Academics
Macalester is a liberal arts college with 2,138 undergraduates, ranked 28 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #28 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1350–1510
ACT range
30–34
Median earnings
$46K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Macalester's swim program?
Macalester's swim program competes in the MIAC Conference. The team finished 4th at the MIAC Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Macalester's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Macalester's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (24.27), 500 Free (5:05.25), 200 Fly (2:13.33) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Macalester recruit internationally?
Yes. 4.3% of Macalester's current roster is international (1 of 23 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Australia.
What's the academic profile at Macalester?
Macalester's acceptance rate is 28%, the school is ranked #28 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 88%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $46K.
How many swimmers does Macalester send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Macalester didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 15 scored at the MIAC Championships.