D3 swimming · NESCAC
Amherst College Women's Swimming
Amherst, MA
Q1Program identity
Amherst competes in D3 women's swimming in the NESCAC.
Division
D3
Conference
NESCAC
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
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 | 16 | 52.84 | 54.90 | 56.52 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:27.02 | 2:31.67 | 2:32.57 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 2:05.77 | 2:06.67 | 2:11.13 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 2:04.61 | 2:08.98 | 2:16.97 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 58.94 | 59.71 | 1:00.08 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 24.76 | 25.27 | 25.55 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 5:03.51 | 5:11.75 | 5:23.84 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 1:07.63 | 1:09.57 | 1:10.34 |
| 200 IM | 6 | 2:08.79 | 2:13.20 | 2:13.61 |
| 100 Fly | 12 | 58.48 | 59.40 | 1:02.35 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:52.03 | 1:55.54 | 2:00.12 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
26
Seniors
5
Intl
4%
Q4Academics 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
Strongest programs
PsychologySocial SciencesMathematics & StatisticsHow program rankings work Psychology schools with swim teams
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 Amherst's swim program?
Championship results for Amherst aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 Free (56.52), 200 Breast (2:32.57), 400 IM (4:44.57) — 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?
Yes. 3.8% of Amherst's current roster is international (1 of 26 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada.
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?
Championship results for Amherst aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.