D3 swimming · SCIAC
California Institute of Technology Women's Swimming
Pasadena, CA
Competition level
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 Fly | 16 | 1:00.69 | 1:05.02 | 1:07.52 |
| 100 Breast | 9 | 1:11.50 | 1:12.66 | 1:14.58 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:38.27 | 4:54.19 | 5:04.44 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:30.13 | 2:37.37 | 2:43.98 |
| 50 Free | 21 | 25.91 | 26.64 | 29.13 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:59.25 | 2:04.85 | 2:06.91 |
| 100 Back | 11 | 1:03.75 | 1:06.16 | 1:09.24 |
| 100 Free | 19 | 55.97 | 57.95 | 1:02.29 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:59.71 | 11:21.21 | 13:14.34 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 2:16.03 | 2:18.74 | 2:29.05 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 2:15.83 | 2:20.77 | 2:24.12 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 2:16.14 | 2:18.90 | 2:37.93 |
| 500 Free | 12 | 5:29.94 | 5:52.63 | 6:25.93 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D3
Conference
SCIAC
Type
Private · City
Roster health
Roster
25
Seniors
3
Intl
8%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
3%
6-yr grad
94%
Tuition
$65.9K
Academics
Caltech is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 3%.
US News: #11 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$132K
Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Caltech's swim program?
Championship results for Caltech aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Caltech's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Caltech's roster typically needs to be near or below 1650 Free (18:08.29), 100 Fly (1:07.52), 100 Breast (1:14.58) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Caltech recruit internationally?
Yes. 8.0% of Caltech's current roster is international (2 of 25 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Hong Kong and Canada.
What's the academic profile at Caltech?
Caltech's acceptance rate is 3%, the school is ranked #11 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 94%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $132K.
How many swimmers does Caltech send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Caltech aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.