Question 1

How competitive is CMS's swim program?

Accepted Answer

CMS's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the SCIAC Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 5 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.

Question 2

What times do I need to make CMS's swim team?

Accepted Answer

Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for CMS's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Back (1:57.20), 100 Fly (55.25), 100 Free (49.65) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the Where You Fit calculator above to see how your specific times compare.

Question 3

Does CMS recruit internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 1.5% of CMS's current roster is international (2 of 135 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from China and Thailand.

Question 4

What's the academic profile at CMS?

Accepted Answer

CMS's acceptance rate is 10%, the 6-year graduation rate is 91%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $88K.

Question 5

How many swimmers does CMS send to NCAAs?

Accepted Answer

In the 2025–26 season, CMS sent 5 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast, 100 Fly, and 100 Free.

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