D2 swimming · PSAC
Pennsylvania Western University - Clarion Men's Swimming
Clarion, PA
Q1Program identity
PennWest Clarion competes in D2 men's swimming in the PSAC.
Division
D2
Conference
PSAC
Type
Public · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
NCAA finish
14th
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 | 46.77 | 48.52 | 49.40 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:38.40 | 16:49.08 | 18:13.57 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 52.34 | 52.76 | 54.33 |
| 200 IM | 6 | 1:53.63 | 1:59.21 | 1:59.52 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:01.45 | 2:09.32 | 2:10.80 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 50.32 | 51.37 | 54.18 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 21.34 | 21.65 | 22.04 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:58.39 | 1:58.72 | 2:06.27 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:49.36 | 4:51.20 | 4:53.15 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 54.99 | 57.26 | 58.88 |
| 200 Free | 11 | 1:41.16 | 1:45.24 | 1:46.94 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:54.64 | 1:55.99 | 2:01.16 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 10:01.66 | 10:03.52 | 10:11.08 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
29
Seniors
5
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
94%
6-yr grad
50%
Tuition
$16.1K
Academics
PennWest Clarion enrolls 7,586 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 94%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
940–1140
ACT range
17–25
Median earnings
$38K
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Q5Next steps
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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 PennWest Clarion's swim program?
PennWest Clarion's swim program competes in the PSAC Conference. The team finished 4th at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make PennWest Clarion's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for PennWest Clarion's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (49.40), 1650 Free (18:13.57), 400 IM (4:15.73) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does PennWest Clarion recruit internationally?
No. PennWest Clarion's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland.
What's the academic profile at PennWest Clarion?
PennWest Clarion's acceptance rate is 94%, the 6-year graduation rate is 50%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $38K.
How many swimmers does PennWest Clarion send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, PennWest Clarion didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 16 scored at the PSAC Championships.