D3 swimming · SCIAC
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges Men's Swimming
Claremont, CA
Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
45th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:52.96 | 1:55.04 | 1:57.20 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 51.67 | 52.70 | 55.25 |
| 100 Free | 24 | 47.40 | 48.18 | 49.65 |
| 200 Breast | 10 | 2:03.96 | 2:09.97 | 2:10.73 |
| 50 Free | 25 | 21.73 | 22.07 | 22.86 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:02.25 | 4:04.36 | 4:04.74 |
| 200 Free | 19 | 1:41.94 | 1:43.52 | 1:45.32 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:52.35 | 1:54.66 | 1:55.20 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:32.82 | 4:37.59 | 4:43.64 |
| 1650 Free | 6 | 15:50.98 | 16:30.61 | 16:35.89 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 57.23 | 58.23 | 1:01.33 |
| 100 Back | 13 | 52.27 | 53.04 | 53.72 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:38.73 | 9:51.66 | 10:02.19 |
| 200 IM | 15 | 1:52.78 | 1:57.28 | 1:59.83 |
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 · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
35
Seniors
8
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
10%
6-yr grad
91%
Tuition
$68K
Academics
CMS is highly selective and graduates earn a median of $88,000 six years out.
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1470–1560
ACT range
33–35
Median earnings
$88K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is CMS's swim program?
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.
What times do I need to make CMS's swim team?
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 roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does CMS recruit internationally?
No. CMS's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from California, Colorado, and Oregon.
What's the academic profile at CMS?
CMS's acceptance rate is 10%, the 6-year graduation rate is 91%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $88K.
How many swimmers does CMS send to NCAAs?
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.