D3 swimming · NCAC
Oberlin College Men's Swimming
Oberlin, OH
Competition level
Conf. finish
7th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 17 | 22.17 | 23.08 | 24.07 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:18.10 | 2:22.21 | 2:22.31 |
| 500 Free | 12 | 4:58.19 | 5:13.50 | 5:21.43 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 55.28 | 57.52 | 58.44 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 48.66 | 50.05 | 51.53 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 16:13.36 | 17:01.94 | 17:24.70 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 54.67 | 55.34 | 56.96 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:31.29 | 4:34.88 | 4:36.49 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:51.36 | 10:16.75 | 10:27.38 |
| 200 IM | 6 | 1:55.99 | 2:00.62 | 2:01.66 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 58.76 | 1:04.34 | 1:04.67 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:58.27 | 2:05.09 | 2:06.47 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 2:09.36 | 2:09.87 | 2:12.37 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:49.20 | 1:51.50 | 1:55.79 |
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
18
Seniors
4
Intl
22%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
34%
6-yr grad
83%
Tuition
$67.4K
Academics
Oberlin is a liberal arts college with 2,896 undergraduates, ranked 58 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #58 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1360–1520
ACT range
31–34
Median earnings
$39K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Oberlin's swim program?
Oberlin's swim program competes in the NCAC Conference. The team finished 7th at the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Oberlin's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Oberlin's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (24.07), 200 Breast (2:22.31), 500 Free (5:21.43) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Oberlin recruit internationally?
Yes. 22.2% of Oberlin's current roster is international (4 of 18 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Greece, Honduras, Canada, and Morocco.
What's the academic profile at Oberlin?
Oberlin's acceptance rate is 34%, the school is ranked #58 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 83%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $39K.
How many swimmers does Oberlin send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Oberlin didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 9 scored at the NCAC Championships.