How many Division III swim programs are in New York?

There are 22 NCAA Division III swim programs in New York, including Alfred University , Bard College , Clarkson University , CUNY Bernard M Baruch College , CUNY Brooklyn College , CUNY Lehman College , CUNY York College , Hamilton College . Each profile includes recruiting benchmarks, net price, and academic data.

What times do you need to swim Division III in New York?

Required times vary by program tier within New York. Division III programs in the state range from highly competitive to developmental — each has different recruiting benchmarks by event. Build a free University Swim Fit profile to see exactly where your times rank for every New York Division III program.

Is Division III swimming worth it in New York?

Division III swimming in New York offers 22 program options spanning different academic profiles, costs, and competition levels. Whether it's worth it depends on your times, academic goals, and budget — use University Swim Fit to compare your fit at each program.

Division III Swim Colleges in New York

New York is home to 22 NCAA Division III swim programs. D3 swimming in New York attracts academically focused student-athletes who want competitive swimming without the time demands of D1 or the roster pressure of larger programs.

22 NCAA Division III swim programs in New York. NCAA D3 prohibits athletic scholarships entirely. However, D3 schools — especially private liberal arts colleges — often award generous institutional merit and need-based grants that produce competitive net costs.

Division III Swim Programs in New York

School	City	Est. Net Price	Niche Grade
Alfred University	Alfred	$27,200	C+
Bard College	Annandale-On-Hudson	$27,500	C+
Clarkson University	Potsdam	$35,800	C+
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	New York	$30,300	C+
CUNY Brooklyn College	Brooklyn	$31,700	C+
CUNY Lehman College	Bronx	$26,700	C+
CUNY York College	Jamaica	$38,700	C+
Hamilton College	Clinton	$31,400	A+
Hartwick College	Oneonta	$33,000	C+
Hobart William Smith Colleges	Geneva	$31,100	C+
Ithaca College	Ithaca	$37,100	C+
Medaille University	Buffalo	$33,400	C+
Mount Saint Mary College	Newburgh	$36,100	C+
Nazareth University	Rochester	$39,400	C+
New York University	New York	$36,000	C+
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy	$28,700	C+
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester	$32,300	C+
SUNY Brockport	Brockport	$36,100	C+
SUNY College at Geneseo	Geneseo	$31,000	C+
SUNY College at Potsdam	Potsdam	$31,700	C+
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill	Cobleskill	$29,500	C+
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	Alfred	$35,500	C+

Recruiting for Division III Swimming in New York

All Division III programs in New York follow the same NCAA Division III recruiting rules — but each program has its own time standards, roster culture, academic profile, and scholarship budget. When comparing New York Division III programs, consider:

Your event times relative to each program's existing roster benchmarks
Academic fit — admissions standards and available majors vary significantly across New York Division III programs
Cost — estimated net price after grants can vary by $10,000–$30,000 per year even within the same division
In-state tuition — New York public universities may offer significantly lower tuition for New York residents
Conference competition level — conference affiliation affects the competitiveness of the dual-meet schedule

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Other Divisions in New York

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Division III swim programs are in New York?: 22 NCAA Division III swim programs are located in New York. See the full list above with recruiting data, cost, and academic information for each school.
What times do I need to swim Division III in New York?: Required times vary by program — New York has Division III programs at different competitive tiers, each with different recruiting benchmarks by event. Build a free profile on University Swim Fit to see exactly where your times rank for every program.
Do Division III programs in New York offer swimming scholarships?: NCAA D3 prohibits athletic scholarships entirely. However, D3 schools — especially private liberal arts colleges — often award generous institutional merit and need-based grants that produce competitive net costs.
How do I contact Division III swim coaches in New York?: Email coaches directly with your best times, GPA, graduation year, and intended major. D1 and D2 coaches cannot initiate contact until June 15 after your sophomore year, but you can email them first at any time. D3 coaches have no contact restrictions. See our coach email guide for templates and tips.