D3 swimming · SAA
Centre College Men's Swimming
Danville, KY
Q1Program identity
Centre competes in D3 men's swimming in the SAA.
Division
D3
Conference
SAA
Type
Private · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
13th
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 | 31 | 22.35 | 22.81 | 23.86 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 4:19.38 | 4:30.06 | 4:36.19 |
| 1000 Free | 10 | 10:15.35 | 10:49.06 | 11:05.90 |
| 100 Free | 29 | 49.39 | 50.41 | 51.50 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:05.97 | 2:09.12 | 2:35.50 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:55.31 | 5:14.22 | 5:23.03 |
| 200 Back | 8 | 1:58.64 | 2:02.59 | 2:06.15 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 1:55.76 | 1:58.64 | 2:03.14 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 57.95 | 1:03.20 | 1:09.53 |
| 200 IM | 14 | 1:54.49 | 2:02.26 | 2:03.97 |
| 200 Free | 22 | 1:46.37 | 1:51.08 | 1:55.44 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 52.43 | 56.42 | 58.20 |
| 100 Fly | 19 | 52.51 | 54.83 | 58.58 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
39
Seniors
12
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
54%
6-yr grad
87%
Tuition
$52.8K
Academics
Centre is a liberal arts college with 1,404 undergraduates, ranked 55 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #55 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1160–1450
ACT range
25–32
Median earnings
$50K
Strongest programs
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Q5Next 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 Centre's swim program?
Centre's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the SAA Conference Championship in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Centre's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Centre's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (23.86), 400 IM (4:36.19), 1000 Free (11:05.90) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Centre recruit internationally?
No. Centre's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama.
What's the academic profile at Centre?
Centre's acceptance rate is 54%, the school is ranked #55 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 87%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $50K.
How many swimmers does Centre send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Centre sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Free, and 50 Free.