D3 swimming · MWC
Lake Forest College Women's Swimming
Lake Forest, IL
Competition level
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 Free | 14 | 56.36 | 57.36 | 1:02.46 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 18:29.29 | 18:45.95 | 19:26.13 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 1:02.58 | 1:05.56 | 1:09.21 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 1:11.35 | 1:12.82 | 1:18.86 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 2:16.57 | 2:21.55 | 2:29.29 |
| 200 Free | 15 | 2:03.94 | 2:07.60 | 2:11.49 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 1:03.27 | 1:09.43 | 1:11.56 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:33.62 | 4:48.11 | 4:51.18 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 25.83 | 26.97 | 28.88 |
| 1000 Free | 9 | 11:07.73 | 11:41.77 | 12:06.69 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:31.85 | 2:36.53 | 2:40.92 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 2:14.82 | 2:25.81 | 2:32.86 |
| 500 Free | 12 | 5:25.89 | 5:41.07 | 5:53.83 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 2:15.85 | 2:19.80 | 2:22.95 |
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 · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
22
Seniors
4
Intl
0%
Academics 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
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Lake Forest's swim program?
Championship results for Lake Forest aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 100 Free (1:02.46), 1650 Free (19:26.13), 100 Fly (1:09.21) — 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?
No. Lake Forest's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Illinois, Indiana, and Georgia.
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?
Championship results for Lake Forest aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.