D3 swimming · SCIAC
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges Women's Swimming
Claremont, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 29 | 24.95 | 25.57 | 26.55 |
| 200 Breast | 11 | 2:26.73 | 2:27.89 | 2:34.93 |
| 100 Free | 25 | 53.32 | 54.44 | 56.99 |
| 400 IM | 10 | 4:35.24 | 4:43.19 | 4:47.04 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 10:29.45 | 10:38.14 | 10:51.42 |
| 200 Back | 11 | 2:06.87 | 2:13.16 | 2:17.91 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 5:02.74 | 5:09.45 | 5:14.80 |
| 200 Fly | 11 | 2:13.13 | 2:16.91 | 2:22.52 |
| 200 Free | 19 | 1:53.59 | 1:58.37 | 1:59.63 |
| 100 Fly | 21 | 58.19 | 1:01.94 | 1:04.06 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 17:21.29 | 17:34.54 | 17:56.39 |
| 100 Breast | 11 | 1:05.56 | 1:09.58 | 1:11.00 |
| 100 Back | 14 | 58.52 | 1:02.18 | 1:03.09 |
| 200 IM | 14 | 2:07.64 | 2:13.28 | 2:16.98 |
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
37
Seniors
6
Intl
3%
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?
Championship results for CMS aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 50 Free (26.55), 200 Breast (2:34.93), 100 Free (56.99) — 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?
Yes. 2.7% of CMS's current roster is international (1 of 37 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from China.
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?
Championship results for CMS aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.