D1 swimming · Patriot
College of the Holy Cross Men's Swimming
Worcester, MA
Q1Program identity
Holy Cross competes in D1 men's swimming in the Patriot.
Division
D1
Conference
Patriot
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 | 17 | 46.89 | 48.85 | 49.74 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:53.93 | 16:25.78 | 16:49.36 |
| 100 Breast | 9 | 58.63 | 1:00.41 | 1:05.81 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:42.86 | 1:45.29 | 1:48.40 |
| 100 Fly | 18 | 51.47 | 55.68 | 56.16 |
| 200 Fly | 10 | 1:53.89 | 1:57.32 | 2:02.56 |
| 100 Back | 12 | 51.53 | 55.67 | 58.30 |
| 200 Back | 10 | 1:51.03 | 2:00.34 | 2:01.64 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:36.60 | 4:42.70 | 4:49.65 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:03.33 | 4:06.52 | 4:11.18 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:39.33 | 9:49.67 | 10:03.48 |
| 200 Breast | 11 | 2:08.17 | 2:12.56 | 2:18.22 |
| 50 Free | 18 | 21.23 | 22.34 | 23.82 |
| 200 IM | 15 | 1:53.32 | 1:57.62 | 2:02.69 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
27
Seniors
8
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
18%
6-yr grad
91%
Tuition
$64.5K
Academics
Holy Cross is highly selective and graduates earn a median of $70,000 six years out.
US News: #27 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1240–1410
ACT range
27–32
Median earnings
$70K
Strongest programs
Liberal Arts / UndecidedBiology & Life SciencesSocial SciencesQ5Next 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 Holy Cross's swim program?
Holy Cross's swim program competes in the Patriot Conference. The team finished 7th at the Patriot League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Holy Cross's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Holy Cross's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (49.74), 1650 Free (16:49.36), 100 Breast (1:05.81) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Holy Cross recruit internationally?
No. Holy Cross's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania.
What's the academic profile at Holy Cross?
Holy Cross's acceptance rate is 18%, the school is ranked #27 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 91%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $70K.
How many swimmers does Holy Cross send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Holy Cross didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 2 scored at the Patriot Championships.