D3 swimming · NESCAC
Bates College Women's Swimming
Lewiston, ME
Competition 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 | 21 | 53.54 | 56.80 | 57.40 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:07.63 | 1:09.06 | 1:09.99 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 2:11.42 | 2:15.07 | 2:18.55 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:53.61 | 11:03.43 | 11:08.27 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 58.98 | 1:01.58 | 1:03.74 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 2:08.24 | 2:10.71 | 2:16.55 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:39.28 | 4:42.05 | 5:09.75 |
| 50 Free | 26 | 25.34 | 26.20 | 27.07 |
| 200 Free | 15 | 1:57.49 | 1:59.01 | 2:02.98 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 59.77 | 1:01.91 | 1:04.66 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:09.74 | 2:12.39 | 2:19.98 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 5:15.84 | 5:21.93 | 5:34.75 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:29.76 | 2:31.75 | 2:33.80 |
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
33
Seniors
7
Intl
3%
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?
Championship results for Bates aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 100 Free (57.40), 100 Breast (1:09.99), 200 IM (2:18.55) — 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?
Yes. 3.0% of Bates's current roster is international (1 of 33 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from United Kingdom.
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?
Championship results for Bates aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.