D3 swimming · NEWMAC
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Men's Swimming
Cambridge, MA
Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
14th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 IM | 8 | 3:57.53 | 4:00.66 | 4:09.71 |
| 50 Free | 28 | 21.47 | 21.81 | 22.28 |
| 100 Free | 20 | 46.03 | 46.54 | 48.21 |
| 100 Breast | 14 | 55.67 | 58.63 | 1:00.84 |
| 200 Free | 16 | 1:40.06 | 1:41.14 | 1:46.59 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:48.35 | 1:50.70 | 1:53.41 |
| 200 IM | 19 | 1:50.41 | 1:56.56 | 2:01.76 |
| 100 Fly | 21 | 49.02 | 51.00 | 52.97 |
| 200 Fly | 15 | 1:51.15 | 1:53.72 | 1:57.83 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:29.55 | 4:34.96 | 4:45.00 |
| 100 Back | 11 | 49.15 | 50.65 | 54.28 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:26.22 | 9:41.16 | 9:57.23 |
| 200 Breast | 11 | 2:03.81 | 2:05.56 | 2:08.23 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D3
Conference
NEWMAC
Type
Private · City
Roster health
Roster
38
Seniors
5
Intl
3%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
5%
6-yr grad
95%
Tuition
$62.4K
Academics
MIT is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 5%.
US News: #2 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1520–1580
ACT range
34–36
Median earnings
$132K
Next 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 MIT's swim program?
MIT's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 1st at the NEWMAC Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 12 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make MIT's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for MIT's roster typically needs to be near or below 400 IM (4:09.71), 1650 Free (16:08.42), 50 Free (22.28) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does MIT recruit internationally?
Yes. 2.6% of MIT's current roster is international (1 of 38 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Japan.
What's the academic profile at MIT?
MIT's acceptance rate is 5%, the school is ranked #2 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 95%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $132K.
How many swimmers does MIT send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, MIT sent 12 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.