D3 swimming · UAA
University of Chicago Men's Swimming
Chicago, IL
Q1Program identity
Chicago competes in D3 men's swimming in the UAA.
Division
D3
Conference
UAA
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
3rd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:32.31 | 9:34.67 | 9:50.52 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 49.58 | 50.54 | 52.80 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 45.15 | 46.40 | 47.37 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:02.71 | 2:04.31 | 2:07.74 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:32.22 | 4:41.77 | 4:46.46 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 48.87 | 50.87 | 52.05 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:50.77 | 1:53.27 | 1:53.98 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:40.50 | 1:43.93 | 1:50.30 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:47.16 | 1:50.76 | 1:54.75 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 55.60 | 57.58 | 58.35 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 3:58.96 | 4:00.95 | 4:01.64 |
| 50 Free | 20 | 20.72 | 21.61 | 22.20 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:57.76 | 15:58.44 | 16:41.34 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 1:51.95 | 1:54.29 | 1:58.45 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
32
Seniors
6
Intl
6%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
5%
6-yr grad
96%
Tuition
$70.7K
Academics
Chicago is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 5%.
US News: #6 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1510–1580
ACT range
34–35
Median earnings
$81K
Strongest programs
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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 Chicago's swim program?
Chicago's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the University Athletic Association Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 5 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Chicago's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Chicago's roster typically needs to be near or below 1000 Free (9:50.52), 100 Fly (52.80), 100 Free (47.37) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Chicago recruit internationally?
Yes. 6.3% of Chicago's current roster is international (2 of 32 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Japan and Hungary.
What's the academic profile at Chicago?
Chicago's acceptance rate is 5%, the school is ranked #6 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 96%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $81K.
How many swimmers does Chicago send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Chicago sent 5 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.