D3 swimming · NESCAC
Williams College Men's Swimming
Williamstown, MA
Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
8th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 21 | 21.15 | 22.32 | 22.92 |
| 200 Free | 15 | 1:39.65 | 1:40.70 | 1:44.28 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 49.92 | 53.03 | 54.56 |
| 100 Back | 13 | 52.39 | 54.32 | 55.91 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:18.88 | 9:50.83 | 9:51.26 |
| 200 IM | 18 | 1:53.23 | 1:56.42 | 1:58.98 |
| 100 Free | 18 | 45.45 | 47.90 | 49.07 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:34.55 | 4:42.07 | 4:47.88 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:48.58 | 1:58.07 | 2:00.11 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:48.76 | 1:57.79 | 1:58.48 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 56.44 | 58.51 | 1:00.94 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:02.13 | 2:05.20 | 2:06.65 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:24.52 | 16:26.47 | 16:28.31 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:00.27 | 4:05.69 | 4:20.04 |
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
29
Seniors
6
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
8%
6-yr grad
95%
Tuition
$68.6K
Academics
Williams is highly selective and graduates earn a median of $72,000 six years out.
US News: #1 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1490–1570
ACT range
34–35
Median earnings
$72K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Williams's swim program?
Williams's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 1st at the NESCAC Mens Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 11 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Williams's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Williams's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (22.92), 200 Free (1:44.28), 100 Fly (54.56) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Williams recruit internationally?
No. Williams's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
What's the academic profile at Williams?
Williams's acceptance rate is 8%, the school is ranked #1 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 95%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $72K.
How many swimmers does Williams send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Williams sent 11 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.