D2 swimming · RMAC
Colorado Mesa University Men's Swimming
Grand Junction, CO
Q1Program identity
Colorado Mesa competes in D2 men's swimming in the RMAC.
Division
D2
Conference
RMAC
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
3rd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:13.22 | 9:24.96 | 9:47.34 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 54.07 | 55.30 | 55.99 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 3:50.44 | 3:53.40 | 3:55.12 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 49.30 | 49.73 | 50.53 |
| 100 Free | 18 | 44.54 | 45.65 | 46.19 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:44.34 | 1:48.00 | 1:50.78 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 1:47.88 | 1:50.28 | 1:54.69 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 1:57.49 | 1:58.41 | 2:07.70 |
| 50 Free | 20 | 20.37 | 20.93 | 21.29 |
| 200 Free | 15 | 1:37.57 | 1:39.73 | 1:41.66 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:26.65 | 4:27.91 | 4:35.27 |
| 100 Fly | 22 | 49.59 | 51.57 | 52.81 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:46.60 | 1:51.19 | 1:52.34 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
38
Seniors
9
Intl
13%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
82%
6-yr grad
45%
Tuition
$25.1K
Academics
Colorado Mesa enrolls 9,473 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 82%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
930–1160
ACT range
18–24
Median earnings
$39K
Strongest programs
Environmental ScienceHealth SciencesLiberal Arts / UndecidedQ5Next 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 Colorado Mesa's swim program?
Colorado Mesa's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 1st at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 14 swimmers for NCAA D2 Championships.
What times do I need to make Colorado Mesa's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Colorado Mesa's roster typically needs to be near or below 1000 Free (9:47.34), 1650 Free (16:02.33), 100 Breast (55.99) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Colorado Mesa recruit internationally?
Yes. 13.2% of Colorado Mesa's current roster is international (5 of 38 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada, Germany, Poland, Iceland, and France.
What's the academic profile at Colorado Mesa?
Colorado Mesa's acceptance rate is 82%, the 6-year graduation rate is 45%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $39K.
How many swimmers does Colorado Mesa send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Colorado Mesa sent 14 swimmers to NCAA D2 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 1000 Free, 100 Back, and 100 Breast.