D3 swimming · PAC
Grove City College Men's Swimming
Grove City, PA
Q1Program identity
Grove City competes in D3 men's swimming in the PAC.
Division
D3
Conference
PAC
Type
Private · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
18th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Free | 15 | 4:52.29 | 5:00.94 | 5:19.06 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 2:01.59 | 2:04.42 | 2:09.62 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:59.96 | 2:05.34 | 2:16.16 |
| 100 Free | 22 | 47.80 | 50.07 | 51.55 |
| 100 Breast | 12 | 58.12 | 1:05.24 | 1:07.97 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 16:46.37 | 17:11.19 | 18:32.55 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 2:01.09 | 2:02.65 | 2:06.30 |
| 1000 Free | 8 | 10:11.94 | 10:57.81 | 11:15.01 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:07.58 | 2:17.29 | 2:21.71 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:10.18 | 4:17.26 | 4:21.05 |
| 100 Fly | 20 | 52.59 | 54.28 | 58.64 |
| 200 Free | 17 | 1:44.61 | 1:46.76 | 1:52.89 |
| 100 Back | 13 | 54.73 | 55.09 | 1:01.05 |
| 50 Free | 22 | 21.66 | 22.71 | 23.28 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
34
Seniors
9
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
72%
6-yr grad
81%
Tuition
$21.7K
Academics
Grove City enrolls 2,341 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 72%.
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1141–1388
ACT range
23–31
Median earnings
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Q5Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Grove City's swim program?
Grove City's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 1st at the Presidents Athletic Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Grove City's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Grove City's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (5:19.06), 200 Fly (2:09.62), 200 Back (2:16.16) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Grove City recruit internationally?
No. Grove City's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland.
What's the academic profile at Grove City?
Grove City's acceptance rate is 72%, the 6-year graduation rate is 81%.
How many swimmers does Grove City send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Grove City sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.