D3 swimming · SAA
Southwestern University Men's Swimming
Georgetown, TX
Q1Program identity
Southwestern competes in D3 men's swimming in the SAA.
Division
D3
Conference
SAA
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
6th
NCAA finish
—
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 | 5 | 47.95 | 49.08 | 50.22 |
| 50 Free | 9 | 21.78 | 21.94 | 22.10 |
| 100 Fly | 10 | 53.50 | 56.76 | 1:00.04 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:12.98 | 2:19.80 | 2:22.32 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 5:04.86 | 5:05.34 | 5:05.54 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 53.41 | 54.52 | 1:03.41 |
| 200 IM | 5 | 2:01.00 | 2:05.15 | 2:14.48 |
| 200 Free | 4 | 1:51.53 | 1:52.52 | 1:54.54 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:01.16 | 1:04.00 | 1:04.18 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
18
Seniors
5
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
43%
6-yr grad
72%
Tuition
$53.8K
Academics
Southwestern is a liberal arts college with 1,440 undergraduates, ranked 84 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #84 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1130–1300
ACT range
26–30
Median earnings
$49K
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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 Southwestern's swim program?
Southwestern's swim program competes in the SAA Conference. The team finished 6th at the SAA Conference Championship in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Southwestern's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Southwestern's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (50.22), 200 Back (1:59.47), 400 IM (4:29.28) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Southwestern recruit internationally?
No. Southwestern's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Texas, Louisiana, and Virginia.
What's the academic profile at Southwestern?
Southwestern's acceptance rate is 43%, the school is ranked #84 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 72%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $49K.
How many swimmers does Southwestern send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Southwestern didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 14 scored at the SAA Championships.