D3 swimming · MWC
Illinois College Men's Swimming
Jacksonville, IL
Q1Program identity
Illinois College competes in D3 men's swimming in the MWC.
Division
D3
Conference
MWC
Type
Private · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:29.19 | 2:32.81 | 2:38.82 |
| 50 Free | 16 | 23.16 | 23.84 | 24.50 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 51.79 | 53.45 | 55.69 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:21.53 | 4:25.17 | 4:55.19 |
| 200 Free | 9 | 1:51.72 | 1:56.48 | 2:00.94 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 1:04.46 | 1:05.81 | 1:08.95 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 57.38 | 59.78 | 1:10.79 |
| 100 Fly | 11 | 54.00 | 59.49 | 1:06.57 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 5:02.11 | 5:35.26 | 5:45.84 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
19
Seniors
2
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
78%
6-yr grad
67%
Tuition
$38.7K
Academics
Illinois College is a liberal arts college with 937 undergraduates, ranked 111 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #111 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
883–1180
ACT range
19–26
Median earnings
$40K
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 Illinois College's swim program?
Illinois College's swim program competes in the MWC Conference. The team finished 5th at the Midwest Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Illinois College's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Illinois College's roster typically needs to be near or below 1000 Free (11:42.36), 200 Breast (2:38.82), 200 Back (2:15.11) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Illinois College recruit internationally?
No. Illinois College's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Illinois, Missouri, and Texas.
What's the academic profile at Illinois College?
Illinois College's acceptance rate is 78%, the school is ranked #111 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 67%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $40K.
How many swimmers does Illinois College send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Illinois College didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 7 scored at the MWC Championships.