D3 swimming · MIAC
Macalester College Women's Swimming
Saint Paul, MN
Q1Program identity
Macalester competes in D3 women's swimming in the MIAC.
Division
D3
Conference
MIAC
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
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 Back | 7 | 2:08.20 | 2:14.47 | 2:21.28 |
| 100 Free | 23 | 56.56 | 58.03 | 58.71 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 17:59.76 | 18:19.63 | 19:15.96 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:29.63 | 2:33.90 | 2:34.50 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 4:45.24 | 4:50.27 | 5:33.11 |
| 100 Back | 11 | 1:00.57 | 1:04.70 | 1:08.10 |
| 200 Free | 15 | 2:00.73 | 2:05.85 | 2:10.92 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:10.55 | 2:15.64 | 2:28.80 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 10:52.84 | 11:37.21 | 11:43.40 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 2:14.60 | 2:16.07 | 2:20.90 |
| 500 Free | 12 | 5:18.96 | 5:23.37 | 5:49.50 |
| 100 Fly | 12 | 1:00.15 | 1:03.30 | 1:06.16 |
| 50 Free | 24 | 25.98 | 26.39 | 27.40 |
| 100 Breast | 9 | 1:10.26 | 1:12.70 | 1:13.68 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
29
Seniors
6
Intl
0%
Q4Academics 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
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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 Macalester's swim program?
Championship results for Macalester aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 200 Back (2:21.28), 100 Free (58.71), 1650 Free (19:15.96) — 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?
No. Macalester's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Wisconsin, Oregon, and New York.
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?
Championship results for Macalester aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.