D3 swimming · MWC
Lake Forest College Men's Swimming
Lake Forest, IL
Q1Program identity
Lake Forest competes in D3 men's swimming in the MWC.
Division
D3
Conference
MWC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
45th
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 | 9 | 1:48.26 | 1:51.07 | 1:55.50 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 56.67 | 59.88 | 1:02.35 |
| 100 Fly | 7 | 51.22 | 53.66 | 57.22 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 4:52.37 | 5:01.07 | 5:08.74 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 1:02.20 | 1:09.65 | 1:11.27 |
| 100 Free | 15 | 49.38 | 50.71 | 51.82 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:22.54 | 2:38.60 | 2:40.06 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:52.50 | 10:39.52 | 10:57.35 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:05.58 | 2:09.75 | 2:16.48 |
| 50 Free | 15 | 22.08 | 23.28 | 24.36 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:59.72 | 2:01.74 | 2:04.14 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 1:56.93 | 2:08.59 | 2:17.06 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
16
Seniors
6
Intl
6%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
57%
6-yr grad
78%
Tuition
$56.4K
Academics
Lake Forest is a liberal arts college with 1,814 undergraduates, ranked 75 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #75 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1190–1393
ACT range
28–32
Median earnings
$51K
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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 Lake Forest's swim program?
Lake Forest's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the Midwest Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Lake Forest's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Lake Forest's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:55.50), 100 Back (1:02.35), 100 Fly (57.22) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Lake Forest recruit internationally?
Yes. 6.3% of Lake Forest's current roster is international (1 of 16 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Uganda.
What's the academic profile at Lake Forest?
Lake Forest's acceptance rate is 57%, the school is ranked #75 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 78%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $51K.
How many swimmers does Lake Forest send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Lake Forest sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 200 Fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM.