D1 swimming · Patriot
Colgate University Men's Swimming
Hamilton, NY
Q1Program identity
Colgate competes in D1 men's swimming in the Patriot.
Division
D1
Conference
Patriot
Type
Private · Rural
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
9th
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 | 15 | 46.36 | 47.68 | 49.45 |
| 200 Back | 4 | 1:51.60 | 1:53.72 | 2:00.97 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 50.81 | 54.91 | 55.25 |
| 50 Free | 16 | 21.68 | 22.21 | 22.81 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 1:00.32 | 1:04.63 | 1:05.95 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:55.28 | 10:08.07 | 10:24.10 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 1:54.39 | 1:55.64 | 1:58.68 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:02.37 | 4:08.49 | 4:10.69 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:33.81 | 4:41.32 | 4:49.76 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 50.98 | 54.71 | 56.82 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:41.16 | 1:43.53 | 1:46.59 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:49.63 | 1:55.09 | 1:55.11 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
25
Seniors
5
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
14%
6-yr grad
91%
Tuition
$70.3K
Academics
Colgate's strongest programs are in Liberal Arts / Undecided, Social Sciences, and Environmental Science.
US News: #22 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1430–1540
ACT range
33–34
Median earnings
$65K
Strongest programs
Liberal Arts / UndecidedSocial SciencesEnvironmental ScienceQ5Next 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 Colgate's swim program?
Colgate's swim program competes in the Patriot Conference. The team finished 9th at the Patriot League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Colgate's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Colgate's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (49.45), 200 Back (2:00.97), 100 Fly (55.25) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Colgate recruit internationally?
No. Colgate's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.
What's the academic profile at Colgate?
Colgate's acceptance rate is 14%, the school is ranked #22 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 91%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $65K.
How many swimmers does Colgate send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Colgate didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 7 scored at the Patriot Championships.