D3 swimming · NESCAC
Amherst College Men's Swimming
Amherst, MA
Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
22nd
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 Breast | 8 | 54.80 | 58.13 | 1:00.47 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:42.47 | 4:44.65 | 4:49.50 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 1:48.53 | 1:51.66 | 2:00.49 |
| 100 Free | 15 | 46.85 | 47.97 | 49.69 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 16:31.23 | 16:33.70 | 16:51.27 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:42.60 | 9:48.75 | 9:59.44 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:53.71 | 1:59.19 | 2:01.00 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 1:52.81 | 1:54.24 | 1:58.83 |
| 50 Free | 18 | 21.72 | 22.48 | 22.60 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:01.54 | 2:03.91 | 2:15.89 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:41.26 | 1:44.67 | 1:46.11 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 51.10 | 54.32 | 55.56 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 50.30 | 53.37 | 54.49 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:01.41 | 4:05.17 | 4:05.81 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D3
Conference
NESCAC
Type
Private · City
Roster health
Roster
28
Seniors
9
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
9%
6-yr grad
92%
Tuition
$70.5K
Academics
Amherst's strongest programs are in Psychology, Social Sciences, and Mathematics & Statistics.
US News: #2 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1490–1580
ACT range
33–35
Median earnings
$63K
Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Amherst's swim program?
Amherst's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the NESCAC Mens Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 6 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Amherst's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Amherst's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Breast (1:00.47), 500 Free (4:49.50), 200 Fly (2:00.49) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Amherst recruit internationally?
No. Amherst's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
What's the academic profile at Amherst?
Amherst's acceptance rate is 9%, the school is ranked #2 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 92%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $63K.
How many swimmers does Amherst send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Amherst sent 6 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Fly, 100 Free, and 1650 Free.