D3 swimming · UAA
Washington University in St. Louis Men's Swimming
Saint Louis, MO
Q1Program identity
Wash U competes in D3 men's swimming in the UAA.
Division
D3
Conference
UAA
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
NCAA finish
10th
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 | 9 | 4:29.71 | 4:33.88 | 4:38.07 |
| 200 Free | 21 | 1:39.88 | 1:43.43 | 1:44.16 |
| 100 Fly | 18 | 50.84 | 52.37 | 53.32 |
| 200 Fly | 11 | 1:49.48 | 1:53.77 | 2:02.69 |
| 50 Free | 25 | 21.04 | 21.87 | 22.68 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 56.12 | 57.17 | 1:00.01 |
| 200 IM | 17 | 1:51.79 | 1:53.86 | 1:57.94 |
| 200 Back | 12 | 1:51.27 | 1:52.74 | 1:55.14 |
| 100 Free | 21 | 45.87 | 46.68 | 48.32 |
| 200 Breast | 9 | 2:01.50 | 2:07.42 | 2:13.65 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 3:58.45 | 4:04.57 | 4:06.54 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 15:59.13 | 16:13.16 | 16:25.84 |
| 1000 Free | 8 | 9:40.88 | 9:46.18 | 9:50.15 |
| 100 Back | 14 | 50.61 | 52.33 | 53.53 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
38
Seniors
10
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
12%
6-yr grad
94%
Tuition
$65.8K
Academics
Wash U 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
33–35
Median earnings
$78K
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Wash U's swim program?
Wash U's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 4th at the University Athletic Association Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 5 swimmers for NCAA D3 Championships.
What times do I need to make Wash U's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Wash U's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:38.07), 200 Free (1:44.16), 100 Fly (53.32) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Wash U recruit internationally?
No. Wash U's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Maryland, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
What's the academic profile at Wash U?
Wash U's acceptance rate is 12%, the school is ranked #20 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 94%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $78K.
How many swimmers does Wash U send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Wash U sent 5 swimmers to NCAA D3 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast, 100 Free, and 1650 Free.