D3 swimming · NCAC
John Carroll University Men's Swimming
University Heights, OH
Q1Program identity
John Carroll competes in D3 men's swimming in the NCAC.
Division
D3
Conference
NCAC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
35th
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 | 47.04 | 47.38 | 51.58 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 55.32 | 56.10 | 1:00.48 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 1:51.71 | 2:00.07 | 2:03.04 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:43.96 | 1:46.57 | 1:48.57 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:48.51 | 4:51.27 | 5:00.83 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:11.65 | 4:16.20 | 4:16.39 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:01.17 | 2:03.84 | 2:04.11 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:57.14 | 1:59.37 | 2:04.02 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 50.19 | 51.81 | 54.28 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 50.93 | 52.30 | 55.46 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 21.49 | 21.93 | 22.65 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:50.05 | 1:54.79 | 1:57.31 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:02.71 | 10:05.13 | 10:11.16 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
25
Seniors
5
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
81%
6-yr grad
78%
Tuition
$50.5K
Academics
John Carroll enrolls 2,339 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 81%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1180–1330
ACT range
25–32
Median earnings
$53K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is John Carroll's swim program?
John Carroll's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 3 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make John Carroll's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for John Carroll's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (51.58), 100 Breast (1:00.48), 200 IM (2:03.04) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does John Carroll recruit internationally?
No. John Carroll's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
What's the academic profile at John Carroll?
John Carroll's acceptance rate is 81%, the 6-year graduation rate is 78%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $53K.
How many swimmers does John Carroll send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, John Carroll sent 3 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Free.