D1 swimming · Patriot
American University Men's Swimming
Washington, DC
Q1Program identity
American competes in D1 men's swimming in the Patriot.
Division
D1
Conference
Patriot
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
10th
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 | 13 | 46.65 | 48.09 | 49.44 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 58.41 | 1:00.32 | 1:05.81 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:21.23 | 4:22.00 | 4:29.35 |
| 50 Free | 16 | 21.49 | 22.33 | 23.51 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:08.80 | 10:15.50 | 10:26.65 |
| 200 Free | 9 | 1:41.07 | 1:44.75 | 1:50.93 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:08.01 | 2:14.97 | 2:23.46 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:45.28 | 4:54.38 | 5:00.57 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 50.85 | 51.59 | 53.87 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 51.51 | 52.76 | 53.82 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:54.52 | 1:56.16 | 1:56.60 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:51.41 | 1:51.72 | 1:56.40 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 1:57.40 | 1:58.01 | 1:59.48 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
29
Seniors
6
Intl
3%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
62%
6-yr grad
79%
Tuition
$58.8K
Academics
American enrolls 7,476 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 62%.
US News: #95 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1280–1460
ACT range
29–32
Median earnings
$61K
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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 American's swim program?
American's swim program competes in the Patriot Conference. The team finished 10th at the Patriot League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make American's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for American's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (49.44), 100 Breast (1:05.81), 400 IM (4:29.35) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does American recruit internationally?
Yes. 3.4% of American's current roster is international (1 of 29 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Turkey.
What's the academic profile at American?
American's acceptance rate is 62%, the school is ranked #95 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 79%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $61K.
How many swimmers does American send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, American didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 6 scored at the Patriot Championships.