D3 swimming · NWC
Pacific Lutheran University Women's Swimming
Tacoma, WA
Q1Program identity
Pacific Lutheran competes in D3 women's swimming in the NWC.
Division
D3
Conference
NWC
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 Free | 18 | 57.44 | 1:00.87 | 1:03.49 |
| 500 Free | 11 | 5:47.52 | 6:04.07 | 6:25.44 |
| 1650 Free | 6 | 19:39.87 | 21:12.87 | 22:03.35 |
| 100 Fly | 9 | 1:02.52 | 1:05.29 | 1:12.50 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 11:55.56 | 12:51.16 | 13:21.36 |
| 200 Back | 12 | 2:26.04 | 2:31.83 | 2:41.89 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 2:07.41 | 2:11.56 | 2:23.92 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 2:19.31 | 2:19.42 | 2:26.85 |
| 200 Breast | 12 | 2:31.45 | 2:42.34 | 2:57.86 |
| 50 Free | 20 | 26.54 | 27.07 | 28.66 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:44.54 | 5:27.56 | 5:40.73 |
| 100 Back | 14 | 1:05.57 | 1:07.75 | 1:12.26 |
| 100 Breast | 12 | 1:13.59 | 1:15.09 | 1:21.74 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 2:22.35 | 2:29.06 | 2:37.53 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
21
Seniors
2
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
78%
6-yr grad
72%
Tuition
$52.3K
Academics
Pacific Lutheran enrolls 2,446 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 78%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1040–1260
ACT range
22–28
Median earnings
$52K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Pacific Lutheran's swim program?
Championship results for Pacific Lutheran aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Pacific Lutheran's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Pacific Lutheran's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (1:03.49), 500 Free (6:25.44), 1650 Free (22:03.35) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Pacific Lutheran recruit internationally?
No. Pacific Lutheran's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
What's the academic profile at Pacific Lutheran?
Pacific Lutheran's acceptance rate is 78%, the 6-year graduation rate is 72%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $52K.
How many swimmers does Pacific Lutheran send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Pacific Lutheran aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.