D3 swimming · UAA
Carnegie Mellon University Men's Swimming
Pittsburgh, PA
Q1Program identity
Carnegie Mellon competes in D3 men's swimming in the UAA.
Division
D3
Conference
UAA
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
NCAA finish
7th
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 | 10 | 4:36.62 | 4:38.97 | 4:43.25 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:51.84 | 9:59.49 | 10:03.45 |
| 100 Fly | 19 | 49.86 | 52.50 | 53.19 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 1:50.21 | 1:53.05 | 1:58.27 |
| 100 Free | 20 | 45.83 | 47.26 | 48.27 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:50.24 | 1:51.42 | 1:52.96 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:48.95 | 1:53.39 | 1:58.31 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:14.79 | 16:25.84 | 16:25.98 |
| 50 Free | 26 | 21.14 | 21.75 | 22.44 |
| 100 Back | 18 | 50.45 | 51.94 | 54.81 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:40.08 | 1:41.58 | 1:44.11 |
| 200 Breast | 9 | 2:02.84 | 2:04.58 | 2:12.25 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 54.91 | 56.45 | 59.48 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:04.96 | 4:05.17 | 4:10.55 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
49
Seniors
6
Intl
6%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
12%
6-yr grad
92%
Tuition
$66.2K
Academics
Carnegie Mellon is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 12%.
US News: #20 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1500–1570
ACT range
34–35
Median earnings
$105K
Q5Next steps
Continue the research
Use the team facts on this page as the starting point, then compare the same event, conference, and academic priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Carnegie Mellon's swim program?
Carnegie Mellon's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 5th at the University Athletic Association Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 5 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Carnegie Mellon's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Carnegie Mellon's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:43.25), 1000 Free (10:03.45), 100 Fly (53.19) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Carnegie Mellon recruit internationally?
Yes. 6.1% of Carnegie Mellon's current roster is international (3 of 49 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Singapore, China, and United Kingdom.
What's the academic profile at Carnegie Mellon?
Carnegie Mellon's acceptance rate is 12%, the school is ranked #20 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 92%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $105K.
How many swimmers does Carnegie Mellon send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Carnegie Mellon sent 5 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.