D3 swimming · UAA
Carnegie Mellon University Women's Swimming
Pittsburgh, PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Breast | 12 | 1:06.01 | 1:06.22 | 1:12.58 |
| 200 Free | 18 | 1:54.70 | 1:57.24 | 2:00.87 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 2:06.18 | 2:07.78 | 2:08.14 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 5:09.33 | 5:16.53 | 5:18.10 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:29.90 | 4:31.78 | 4:33.10 |
| 200 Breast | 9 | 2:23.60 | 2:25.74 | 2:26.08 |
| 100 Fly | 23 | 57.72 | 59.58 | 1:01.08 |
| 100 Back | 16 | 58.08 | 1:01.34 | 1:03.05 |
| 200 Fly | 10 | 2:04.76 | 2:10.03 | 2:14.85 |
| 100 Free | 20 | 52.99 | 54.22 | 55.37 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 10:50.30 | 10:57.21 | 11:04.59 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 2:08.41 | 2:10.15 | 2:11.67 |
| 50 Free | 28 | 24.40 | 24.88 | 25.35 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 17:58.66 | 18:18.85 | 18:21.06 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D3
Conference
UAA
Type
Private · City
Roster health
Roster
38
Seniors
10
Intl
11%
Academics 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
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Carnegie Mellon's swim program?
Championship results for Carnegie Mellon aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 100 Breast (1:12.58), 200 Free (2:00.87), 200 Back (2:08.14) — 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. 10.5% of Carnegie Mellon's current roster is international (4 of 38 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada and India.
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?
Championship results for Carnegie Mellon aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.