D3 swimming · SCIAC
Occidental College Men's Swimming
Los Angeles, CA
Competition level
Conf. finish
7th
NCAA finish
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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 | 11 | 55.03 | 56.59 | 1:00.28 |
| 200 Free | 7 | 1:47.75 | 1:51.90 | 1:58.71 |
| 50 Free | 14 | 22.52 | 24.12 | 24.80 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 2:03.03 | 2:05.27 | 2:17.24 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:53.07 | 5:16.01 | 5:28.77 |
| 100 Breast | 12 | 1:00.07 | 1:05.85 | 1:13.38 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 48.89 | 52.38 | 54.83 |
| 100 Back | 12 | 57.51 | 59.87 | 1:05.07 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:14.67 | 2:20.51 | 2:23.09 |
| 200 Back | 4 | 1:59.66 | 2:01.80 | 2:09.63 |
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
20
Seniors
4
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
44%
6-yr grad
83%
Tuition
$66.3K
Academics
Occidental is a liberal arts college with 1,881 undergraduates, ranked 35 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #35 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1380–1520
ACT range
31–34
Median earnings
$52K
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Occidental's swim program?
Occidental's swim program competes in the SCIAC Conference. The team finished 7th at the SCIAC Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Occidental's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Occidental's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Fly (1:00.28), 200 Free (1:58.71), 50 Free (24.80) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Occidental recruit internationally?
No. Occidental's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from California, Massachusetts, and Maryland.
What's the academic profile at Occidental?
Occidental's acceptance rate is 44%, the school is ranked #35 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 83%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $52K.
How many swimmers does Occidental send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Occidental didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 7 scored at the SCIAC Championships.