D3 swimming · MWC
Lawrence University Men's Swimming
Appleton, WI
Q1Program identity
Lawrence competes in D3 men's swimming in the MWC.
Division
D3
Conference
MWC
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
9th
NCAA finish
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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 | 5 | 1:53.95 | 1:56.16 | 1:59.18 |
| 100 Free | 7 | 48.69 | 53.56 | 56.47 |
| 50 Free | 7 | 23.10 | 25.08 | 25.67 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
10
Seniors
1
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
64%
6-yr grad
78%
Tuition
$57K
Academics
Lawrence is a liberal arts college with 1,417 undergraduates, ranked 65 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #65 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1200–1420
ACT range
24–31
Median earnings
$41K
Strongest programs
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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 Lawrence's swim program?
Lawrence's swim program competes in the MWC Conference. The team finished 9th at the Midwest Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Lawrence's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Lawrence's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Back (1:07.43), 200 Free (1:59.18), 100 Free (56.47) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Lawrence recruit internationally?
No. Lawrence's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida.
What's the academic profile at Lawrence?
Lawrence's acceptance rate is 64%, the school is ranked #65 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 78%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $41K.
How many swimmers does Lawrence send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Lawrence didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 3 scored at the MWC Championships.