D3 swimming · MWC
Grinnell College Men's Swimming
Grinnell, IA
Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
47th
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 | 13 | 1:45.12 | 1:47.92 | 1:52.61 |
| 100 Free | 18 | 46.84 | 49.99 | 52.48 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:49.67 | 2:01.81 | 2:11.00 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 57.96 | 1:01.53 | 1:07.71 |
| 400 IM | 9 | 4:20.95 | 4:24.91 | 4:33.86 |
| 50 Free | 18 | 21.37 | 22.13 | 23.12 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:58.28 | 2:01.04 | 2:03.08 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 49.84 | 57.30 | 59.94 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:58.80 | 10:13.95 | 11:22.27 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 50.68 | 55.21 | 57.29 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:49.07 | 4:54.43 | 5:13.99 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:50.64 | 2:00.51 | 2:05.37 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:10.25 | 2:13.20 | 2:31.64 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D3
Conference
MWC
Type
Private · Town
Roster health
Roster
27
Seniors
2
Intl
4%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
14%
6-yr grad
88%
Tuition
$68.1K
Academics
Grinnell is a liberal arts college with 1,788 undergraduates, ranked 13 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #13 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1410–1540
ACT range
31–34
Median earnings
$49K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Grinnell's swim program?
Grinnell's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 1st at the Midwest Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Grinnell's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Grinnell's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:52.61), 100 Free (52.48), 200 Fly (2:11.00) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Grinnell recruit internationally?
Yes. 3.7% of Grinnell's current roster is international (1 of 27 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Jordan.
What's the academic profile at Grinnell?
Grinnell's acceptance rate is 14%, the school is ranked #13 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 88%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $49K.
How many swimmers does Grinnell send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Grinnell sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Fly, 200 Back, and 200 Fly.