D1 swimming · Patriot
Lafayette College Men's Swimming
Easton, PA
Competition level
Conf. finish
8th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 21 | 21.33 | 22.24 | 23.60 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:45.94 | 9:54.52 | 10:21.72 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:09.00 | 2:17.86 | 2:18.66 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:52.58 | 1:55.01 | 2:00.65 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 50.56 | 53.06 | 54.57 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:03.01 | 4:09.75 | 4:10.34 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 52.93 | 55.01 | 56.67 |
| 200 Free | 17 | 1:43.04 | 1:44.94 | 1:49.02 |
| 100 Breast | 12 | 59.36 | 1:01.25 | 1:04.60 |
| 200 Back | 8 | 1:56.20 | 2:02.53 | 2:08.66 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:56.96 | 2:00.56 | 2:04.26 |
| 500 Free | 11 | 4:35.07 | 4:50.29 | 5:02.65 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 46.47 | 47.17 | 51.21 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
Patriot
Type
Private · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
30
Seniors
3
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
31%
6-yr grad
89%
Tuition
$65.4K
Academics
Lafayette is a liberal arts college with 2,775 undergraduates, ranked 30 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #30 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1350–1500
ACT range
31–33
Median earnings
$81K
Next 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 Lafayette's swim program?
Lafayette's swim program competes in the Patriot Conference. The team finished 8th at the Patriot League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Lafayette's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Lafayette's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (23.60), 1000 Free (10:21.72), 200 Breast (2:18.66) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Lafayette recruit internationally?
No. Lafayette'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 Lafayette?
Lafayette's acceptance rate is 31%, the school is ranked #30 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 89%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $81K.
How many swimmers does Lafayette send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Lafayette didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 2 scored at the Patriot Championships.