D3 swimming · NESCAC
Tufts University Women's Swimming
Medford, MA
Q1Program identity
Tufts competes in D3 women's swimming in the NESCAC.
Division
D3
Conference
NESCAC
Type
Private · Suburban
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 Back | 9 | 56.53 | 56.93 | 1:00.11 |
| 100 Free | 20 | 52.30 | 53.41 | 54.16 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 10:15.54 | 10:33.21 | 10:42.98 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 2:00.92 | 2:03.97 | 2:08.27 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 2:06.35 | 2:06.48 | 2:08.45 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 5:01.33 | 5:07.12 | 5:07.50 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 57.84 | 1:01.71 | 1:02.31 |
| 50 Free | 21 | 24.18 | 24.75 | 25.43 |
| 200 Free | 16 | 1:53.13 | 1:54.94 | 1:59.26 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 1:03.16 | 1:05.64 | 1:07.88 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 2:06.62 | 2:09.46 | 2:12.85 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 17:08.26 | 17:42.05 | 17:43.34 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:26.21 | 2:26.25 | 2:29.52 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:32.09 | 4:35.94 | 4:40.53 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
39
Seniors
8
Intl
10%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
12%
6-yr grad
94%
Tuition
$70.7K
Academics
Tufts is highly selective and graduates earn a median of $68,000 six years out.
US News: #36 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1470–1560
ACT range
33–35
Median earnings
$68K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Tufts's swim program?
Championship results for Tufts aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Tufts's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Tufts's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Back (1:00.11), 100 Free (54.16), 1000 Free (10:42.98) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Tufts recruit internationally?
Yes. 10.3% of Tufts's current roster is international (4 of 39 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Turkey, Greece, and China.
What's the academic profile at Tufts?
Tufts's acceptance rate is 12%, the school is ranked #36 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 94%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $68K.
How many swimmers does Tufts send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Tufts aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.