D3 swimming · NCAC
DePauw University Men's Swimming
Greencastle, IN
Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
NCAA finish
23rd
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 | 22 | 48.20 | 49.54 | 51.26 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:58.05 | 2:00.46 | 2:09.17 |
| 50 Free | 25 | 21.66 | 22.52 | 23.16 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:45.95 | 4:58.14 | 5:09.69 |
| 100 Breast | 9 | 59.75 | 1:02.14 | 1:04.21 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:09.48 | 4:20.40 | 4:28.84 |
| 1000 Free | 9 | 10:08.95 | 10:26.66 | 10:59.82 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:06.29 | 2:11.62 | 2:18.19 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:45.11 | 16:48.88 | 17:43.24 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 1:59.78 | 2:01.77 | 2:03.90 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:55.87 | 2:00.76 | 2:08.18 |
| 200 Free | 15 | 1:46.19 | 1:49.60 | 1:52.84 |
| 100 Back | 16 | 53.82 | 55.35 | 58.69 |
| 100 Fly | 24 | 53.07 | 55.39 | 58.41 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D3
Conference
NCAC
Type
Private · Town
Roster health
Roster
38
Seniors
7
Intl
3%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
57%
6-yr grad
79%
Tuition
$59.1K
Academics
DePauw is a liberal arts college with 1,917 undergraduates, ranked 58 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #58 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1200–1410
ACT range
28–32
Median earnings
$58K
Strongest programs
Communications & MediaLiberal Arts / UndecidedSocial SciencesNext steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is DePauw's swim program?
DePauw's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 4th at the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make DePauw's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for DePauw's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (51.26), 200 Back (2:09.17), 50 Free (23.16) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does DePauw recruit internationally?
Yes. 2.6% of DePauw's current roster is international (1 of 38 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Bahamas.
What's the academic profile at DePauw?
DePauw's acceptance rate is 57%, the school is ranked #58 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 79%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $58K.
How many swimmers does DePauw send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, DePauw sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 1650 Free, 200 Back, and 200 Free.