D3 swimming · MIAC
St. Olaf College Men's Swimming
Northfield, MN
Competition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Fly | 13 | 52.91 | 56.57 | 57.91 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 54.12 | 56.34 | 58.74 |
| 200 IM | 5 | 1:58.69 | 2:09.56 | 2:11.22 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 22.24 | 23.18 | 24.04 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:00.43 | 1:03.22 | 1:03.79 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:49.88 | 1:55.28 | 1:58.14 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 2:02.31 | 2:08.17 | 2:14.98 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 5:18.38 | 5:27.36 | 5:54.58 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:58.90 | 2:07.77 | 2:08.46 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:54.67 | 11:17.14 | 11:53.91 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 49.74 | 51.86 | 54.58 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:14.95 | 2:15.22 | 2:21.26 |
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 · Town
Roster health
Roster
21
Seniors
5
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
48%
6-yr grad
85%
Tuition
$59.8K
Academics
St. Olaf is a liberal arts college with 3,124 undergraduates, ranked 50 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #50 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1300–1470
ACT range
28–32
Median earnings
$48K
Next 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 St. Olaf's swim program?
St. Olaf's swim program competes in the MIAC Conference. The team finished 5th at the MIAC Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make St. Olaf's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for St. Olaf's roster typically needs to be near or below 1650 Free (17:08.58), 400 IM (4:29.49), 100 Fly (57.91) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does St. Olaf recruit internationally?
No. St. Olaf's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa.
What's the academic profile at St. Olaf?
St. Olaf's acceptance rate is 48%, the school is ranked #50 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 85%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $48K.
How many swimmers does St. Olaf send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, St. Olaf didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 16 scored at the MIAC Championships.