D3 swimming · NWC
Pacific University Men's Swimming
Forest Grove, OR
Q1Program identity
Pacific (OR) competes in D3 men's swimming in the NWC.
Division
D3
Conference
NWC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
9th
NCAA finish
—
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 | 6 | 25.07 | 26.39 | 27.99 |
| 200 IM | 4 | 2:38.68 | 3:00.24 | 3:01.39 |
| 100 Free | 6 | 58.32 | 59.96 | 1:03.90 |
| 100 Back | 4 | 1:06.07 | 1:09.43 | 1:59.02 |
| 100 Fly | 5 | 1:06.52 | 1:07.66 | 1:12.33 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
8
Seniors
0
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
90%
6-yr grad
66%
Tuition
$56.4K
Academics
Pacific (OR) enrolls 1,589 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 90%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
900–1240
ACT range
18–29
Median earnings
$47K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Pacific (OR)'s swim program?
Pacific (OR)'s swim program competes in the NWC Conference. The team finished 9th at the Northwest Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Pacific (OR)'s swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Pacific (OR)'s roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (27.99), 200 Back (2:33.43), 1000 Free (12:23.39) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Pacific (OR) recruit internationally?
No. Pacific (OR)'s current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii.
What's the academic profile at Pacific (OR)?
Pacific (OR)'s acceptance rate is 90%, the 6-year graduation rate is 66%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $47K.
How many swimmers does Pacific (OR) send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Pacific (OR) didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 3 scored at the NWC Championships.