D3 swimming · NWC
Willamette University Men's Swimming
Salem, OR
Q1Program identity
Willamette competes in D3 men's swimming in the NWC.
Division
D3
Conference
NWC
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
7th
NCAA finish
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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 | 9 | 50.32 | 52.64 | 54.80 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 1:00.05 | 1:00.75 | 1:01.61 |
| 100 Fly | 5 | 57.40 | 58.39 | 1:00.81 |
| 200 Free | 11 | 1:50.02 | 1:56.34 | 2:04.61 |
| 100 Breast | 4 | 56.99 | 59.82 | 1:11.94 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:55.72 | 5:07.50 | 5:18.93 |
| 50 Free | 13 | 22.94 | 23.84 | 25.27 |
| 200 Back | 4 | 2:05.00 | 2:09.62 | 2:19.62 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
16
Seniors
2
Intl
6%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
77%
6-yr grad
76%
Tuition
$51.2K
Academics
Willamette enrolls 1,661 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 77%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1240–1440
ACT range
28–33
Median earnings
$39K
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Q5Next 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 Willamette's swim program?
Willamette's swim program competes in the NWC Conference. The team finished 7th at the Northwest Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Willamette's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Willamette's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (54.80), 100 Back (1:01.61), 100 Fly (1:00.81) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Willamette recruit internationally?
Yes. 6.3% of Willamette's current roster is international (1 of 16 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Hong Kong.
What's the academic profile at Willamette?
Willamette's acceptance rate is 77%, the 6-year graduation rate is 76%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $39K.
How many swimmers does Willamette send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Willamette didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 11 scored at the NWC Championships.