D2 swimming · SAC
Catawba College Men's Swimming
Salisbury, NC
Q1Program identity
Catawba College competes in D2 men's swimming in the SAC.
Division
D2
Conference
SAC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
9th
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 | 11 | 45.18 | 45.90 | 47.17 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:53.94 | 16:01.53 | 16:47.71 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 1:49.84 | 1:51.18 | 1:52.63 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:38.01 | 1:41.10 | 1:44.08 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 51.69 | 51.98 | 53.10 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 51.38 | 53.24 | 54.91 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:48.27 | 1:53.68 | 1:57.67 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:01.09 | 4:04.64 | 4:07.14 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:27.74 | 4:34.08 | 4:34.65 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 1:59.53 | 2:04.19 | 2:05.49 |
| 50 Free | 12 | 20.77 | 21.37 | 22.62 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:28.90 | 9:36.42 | 10:02.89 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 55.08 | 55.88 | 56.08 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 1:51.38 | 1:52.57 | 1:58.94 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
21
Seniors
4
Intl
29%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
75%
6-yr grad
52%
Tuition
$34.3K
Academics
Catawba College enrolls 1,262 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 75%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1030–1300
ACT range
17–25
Median earnings
$37K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Catawba College's swim program?
Catawba College's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the South Atlantic Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 9 swimmers for NCAA D2 Championships.
What times do I need to make Catawba College's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Catawba College's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (47.17), 1650 Free (16:47.71), 200 Fly (1:52.63) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Catawba College recruit internationally?
Yes. 28.6% of Catawba College's current roster is international (6 of 21 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Poland, Ukraine, Greece, France, and Mauritius.
What's the academic profile at Catawba College?
Catawba College's acceptance rate is 75%, the 6-year graduation rate is 52%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $37K.
How many swimmers does Catawba College send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Catawba College sent 9 swimmers to NCAA D2 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 1000 Free, 100 Back, and 100 Breast.