D3 swimming · NESCAC
Bates College Men's Swimming
Lewiston, ME
Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
NCAA finish
6th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:47.62 | 10:03.60 | 10:08.92 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:01.01 | 2:08.80 | 2:19.45 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 1:52.52 | 2:01.63 | 2:02.16 |
| 200 Free | 18 | 1:44.70 | 1:46.65 | 1:50.07 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 51.54 | 52.41 | 55.40 |
| 50 Free | 24 | 21.45 | 21.98 | 23.15 |
| 100 Breast | 9 | 55.39 | 56.40 | 1:06.23 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:56.85 | 1:57.50 | 1:59.09 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:51.20 | 2:00.23 | 2:06.42 |
| 100 Free | 21 | 46.82 | 47.71 | 49.61 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:23.91 | 16:31.90 | 17:20.13 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:12.67 | 4:24.19 | 4:31.50 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:36.82 | 4:46.18 | 4:59.05 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 49.73 | 51.88 | 55.25 |
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
34
Seniors
10
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
13%
6-yr grad
93%
Tuition
$66.6K
Academics
Bates's strongest programs are in Social Sciences, Liberal Arts / Undecided, and Environmental Science.
US News: #24 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1420–1530
ACT range
31–34
Median earnings
$59K
Strongest programs
Social SciencesLiberal Arts / UndecidedEnvironmental ScienceNext 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 Bates's swim program?
Bates's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 5th at the NESCAC Mens Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Bates's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Bates's roster typically needs to be near or below 1000 Free (10:08.92), 200 Breast (2:19.45), 200 IM (2:02.16) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Bates recruit internationally?
No. Bates's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from New Jersey, Connecticut, and California.
What's the academic profile at Bates?
Bates's acceptance rate is 13%, the school is ranked #24 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 93%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $59K.
How many swimmers does Bates send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Bates sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast and 200 Breast.