D3 swimming · SCIAC
Whittier College Men's Swimming
Whittier, CA
Q1Program identity
Whittier competes in D3 men's swimming in the SCIAC.
Division
D3
Conference
SCIAC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
NCAA finish
32nd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:35.80 | 4:58.63 | 5:08.52 |
| 100 Back | 11 | 53.61 | 1:00.35 | 1:03.66 |
| 1650 Free | 6 | 15:49.80 | 17:15.58 | 17:19.20 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 3:58.47 | 4:11.36 | 4:19.87 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:52.29 | 2:04.36 | 2:12.03 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:31.97 | 10:16.31 | 10:23.97 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 2:04.36 | 2:05.76 | 2:10.29 |
| 200 Free | 8 | 1:43.59 | 1:46.40 | 1:50.94 |
| 100 Fly | 12 | 53.58 | 54.86 | 58.59 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 48.30 | 49.68 | 51.86 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:12.62 | 2:17.59 | 2:19.10 |
| 50 Free | 13 | 22.29 | 22.94 | 23.72 |
| 100 Breast | 11 | 1:01.67 | 1:05.82 | 1:09.45 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:56.14 | 2:01.69 | 2:02.68 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
13
Seniors
1
Intl
23%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
81%
6-yr grad
66%
Tuition
$51.4K
Academics
Whittier enrolls 769 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 81%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$46K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Whittier's swim program?
Whittier's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 5th at the SCIAC Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Whittier's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Whittier's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (5:08.52), 100 Back (1:03.66), 1650 Free (17:19.20) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Whittier recruit internationally?
Yes. 23.1% of Whittier's current roster is international (3 of 13 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Hungary, Canada, and New Zealand.
What's the academic profile at Whittier?
Whittier's acceptance rate is 81%, the 6-year graduation rate is 66%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $46K.
How many swimmers does Whittier send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Whittier sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 1650 Free, 200 Fly, and 200 Free.