D3 swimming · UAA
Washington University in St. Louis Women's Swimming
Saint Louis, MO
Q1Program identity
Wash U competes in D3 women's swimming in the UAA.
Division
D3
Conference
UAA
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition 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 Breast | 12 | 2:25.02 | 2:29.06 | 2:32.15 |
| 500 Free | 13 | 5:07.20 | 5:12.36 | 5:17.96 |
| 200 Free | 21 | 1:54.68 | 1:58.09 | 2:02.19 |
| 200 Back | 10 | 2:05.90 | 2:11.87 | 2:13.96 |
| 400 IM | 9 | 4:32.69 | 4:39.24 | 4:46.10 |
| 1000 Free | 11 | 10:32.47 | 10:50.63 | 11:20.39 |
| 100 Free | 19 | 52.78 | 53.47 | 55.16 |
| 200 Fly | 11 | 2:08.31 | 2:11.15 | 2:16.01 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 17:18.60 | 17:47.32 | 17:57.00 |
| 100 Breast | 11 | 1:05.88 | 1:06.68 | 1:11.13 |
| 50 Free | 25 | 24.47 | 24.95 | 26.19 |
| 100 Back | 12 | 58.37 | 59.45 | 1:03.55 |
| 200 IM | 17 | 2:08.75 | 2:13.57 | 2:15.08 |
| 100 Fly | 22 | 58.76 | 1:01.20 | 1:03.01 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
41
Seniors
9
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
Strongest programs
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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 Wash U's swim program?
Championship results for Wash U aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 200 Breast (2:32.15), 500 Free (5:17.96), 200 Free (2:02.19) — 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 Illinois, Massachusetts, and Florida.
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?
Championship results for Wash U aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.