D3 swimming · NESCAC
Bowdoin College Men's Swimming
Brunswick, ME
Competition level
Conf. finish
7th
NCAA finish
21st
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:43.47 | 1:49.51 | 1:50.46 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 59.92 | 1:02.61 | 1:11.08 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:50.74 | 2:00.99 | 2:03.37 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:36.71 | 4:49.87 | 5:03.55 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:53.71 | 1:56.10 | 1:57.37 |
| 100 Free | 18 | 45.94 | 48.40 | 49.79 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 1:53.31 | 1:59.77 | 2:03.07 |
| 50 Free | 21 | 21.25 | 22.18 | 22.86 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 51.42 | 52.47 | 53.62 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:24.62 | 2:25.72 | 2:26.50 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:07.11 | 4:10.08 | 4:17.93 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:32.44 | 9:38.34 | 10:35.91 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 50.61 | 52.81 | 56.39 |
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 · Town
Roster health
Roster
23
Seniors
6
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
7%
6-yr grad
94%
Tuition
$67.8K
Academics
Bowdoin's strongest programs are in Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Mathematics & Statistics.
US News: #5 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1470–1550
ACT range
33–35
Median earnings
$62K
Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Bowdoin's swim program?
Bowdoin's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 7th at the NESCAC Mens Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 3 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Bowdoin's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Bowdoin's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:50.46), 100 Breast (1:11.08), 200 Fly (2:03.37) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Bowdoin recruit internationally?
No. Bowdoin's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
What's the academic profile at Bowdoin?
Bowdoin's acceptance rate is 7%, the school is ranked #5 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 94%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $62K.
How many swimmers does Bowdoin send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Bowdoin sent 3 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Fly, 200 Breast, and 200 Fly.