D3 swimming · NWC
Linfield University Men's Swimming
McMinnville, OR
Roster
14
Acceptance
85%
6-yr grad
71%
Tuition
$50.9K
Type
Private · Town
Linfield competes in D3 men's swimming in the NWC. This profile includes current 2025-26 roster times, roster composition, conference context, and academic and cost facts.
Academics
Linfield admits broadly and graduates earn a median of $71,000 six years out.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$71K
The team
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
—
Seniors
5
Intl
0%
Roster event snapshot
Current 2025-26 roster percentiles. These describe swimmers on the team; they are not coach-issued recruiting cuts.
| Event | Swimmers | Top quarter | Roster median | Lower-quarter line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Free | 9 | 1:50.79 | 1:54.23 | 1:57.96 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:10.49 | 2:35.42 | 2:36.47 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:56.36 | 2:10.46 | 2:14.63 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:09.17 | 2:19.77 | 2:21.93 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:38.24 | 11:57.85 | 12:52.26 |
| 100 Breast | 4 | 57.25 | 1:03.29 | 1:05.84 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:16.72 | 5:19.63 | 5:34.17 |
| 50 Free | 14 | 22.20 | 22.61 | 24.59 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:46.16 | 5:09.36 | 5:48.15 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 53.94 | 57.29 | 1:01.95 |
| 100 Free | 11 | 47.25 | 50.77 | 52.20 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 1:56.43 | 2:05.39 | 2:18.10 |
| 100 Fly | 8 | 56.32 | 58.53 | 58.85 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers are omitted from this summary and remain available in the raw roster-times browser when data exists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Linfield's swim program?
Linfield's swim program competes in the NWC Conference. The team finished 3rd at the Northwest Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Linfield's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Linfield's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:57.96), 200 Fly (2:36.47), 200 Back (2:14.63) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Linfield recruit internationally?
No. Linfield's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Oregon, Hawaii, and Texas.
What's the academic profile at Linfield?
Linfield's acceptance rate is 85%, the 6-year graduation rate is 71%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $71K.
How many swimmers does Linfield send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Linfield didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 10 scored at the NWC Championships.