D3 swimming · NEWMAC
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Women's Swimming
Worcester, MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 23 | 25.82 | 27.32 | 28.00 |
| 500 Free | 13 | 5:22.52 | 5:33.20 | 5:48.68 |
| 100 Back | 18 | 1:04.94 | 1:09.04 | 1:12.09 |
| 100 Free | 21 | 57.73 | 59.15 | 1:01.11 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 11:03.44 | 11:49.10 | 12:06.09 |
| 100 Fly | 19 | 1:00.98 | 1:04.94 | 1:08.17 |
| 200 Breast | 11 | 2:30.22 | 2:40.24 | 2:51.06 |
| 400 IM | 12 | 4:52.73 | 5:14.50 | 5:28.25 |
| 200 Back | 12 | 2:18.56 | 2:26.16 | 2:28.26 |
| 200 Fly | 10 | 2:13.25 | 2:20.63 | 2:28.90 |
| 200 Free | 16 | 2:01.71 | 2:04.73 | 2:14.16 |
| 100 Breast | 18 | 1:10.26 | 1:15.44 | 1:18.56 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 18:31.71 | 19:32.69 | 20:36.05 |
| 200 IM | 18 | 2:21.84 | 2:25.57 | 2:27.76 |
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
24
Seniors
4
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
60%
6-yr grad
89%
Tuition
$61K
Academics
WPI admits broadly and graduates earn a median of $85,000 six years out.
US News: #108 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$85K
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 WPI's swim program?
Championship results for WPI aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make WPI's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for WPI's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (28.00), 500 Free (5:48.68), 100 Back (1:12.09) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does WPI recruit internationally?
No. WPI's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Hampshire.
What's the academic profile at WPI?
WPI's acceptance rate is 60%, the school is ranked #108 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 89%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $85K.
How many swimmers does WPI send to NCAAs?
Championship results for WPI aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.