D1 swimming · MVC
University of Massachusetts Amherst Men's Swimming
Amherst, MA
Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
NCAA finish
—
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Free | 12 | 4:35.99 | 4:44.32 | 4:50.57 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 21.17 | 21.75 | 22.34 |
| 100 Back | 14 | 50.22 | 52.84 | 54.51 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:04.29 | 4:06.03 | 4:13.36 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:39.03 | 1:41.62 | 1:44.38 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 1:58.34 | 2:03.47 | 2:12.44 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 45.93 | 46.66 | 49.84 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:02.86 | 16:12.74 | 17:25.83 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:45.85 | 1:51.46 | 1:52.89 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:54.41 | 1:55.83 | 2:01.11 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 49.38 | 51.11 | 53.60 |
| 200 IM | 14 | 1:54.00 | 1:55.48 | 1:56.49 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:41.46 | 9:48.64 | 10:11.02 |
| 100 Breast | 9 | 55.21 | 56.70 | 59.32 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
MVC
Type
Public · City
Roster health
Roster
28
Seniors
4
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
60%
6-yr grad
83%
Tuition
$40.4K
Academics
UMass enrolls 23,920 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 60%.
US News: #58 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1310–1500
ACT range
30–33
Median earnings
$60K
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is UMass's swim program?
UMass's swim program competes in the MVC Conference. The team finished 4th at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make UMass's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for UMass's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:50.57), 50 Free (22.34), 100 Back (54.51) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does UMass recruit internationally?
No. UMass's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Colorado.
What's the academic profile at UMass?
UMass's acceptance rate is 60%, the school is ranked #58 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 83%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $60K.
How many swimmers does UMass send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, UMass didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 5 scored at the MVC Championships.