D3 swimming · UAA
University of Chicago Women's Swimming
Chicago, IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Back | 7 | 2:04.78 | 2:07.67 | 2:10.12 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 4:27.98 | 4:32.09 | 4:35.87 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 51.58 | 52.69 | 53.35 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 17:41.92 | 17:46.75 | 18:08.07 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 2:08.33 | 2:09.48 | 2:12.62 |
| 200 Free | 15 | 1:53.06 | 1:53.82 | 1:58.22 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 57.55 | 58.09 | 59.42 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 56.40 | 57.66 | 58.80 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 5:04.19 | 5:10.63 | 5:17.49 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 2:08.29 | 2:11.08 | 2:13.18 |
| 50 Free | 16 | 23.90 | 24.59 | 25.34 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:34.96 | 10:40.78 | 11:00.97 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 1:05.85 | 1:10.49 | 1:12.75 |
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
32
Seniors
6
Intl
16%
Academics 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
Next 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?
Championship results for Chicago aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 200 Back (2:10.12), 400 IM (4:35.87), 200 Breast (2:36.33) — 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. 15.6% of Chicago's current roster is international (5 of 32 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Singapore, Canada, and England.
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?
Championship results for Chicago aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.