How many Division III swim programs are in Pennsylvania?

There are 21 NCAA Division III swim programs in Pennsylvania, including Albright College , Allegheny College , Arcadia University , Carnegie Mellon University , Chatham University , Dickinson College , Elizabethtown College , Franklin and Marshall College . Each profile includes recruiting benchmarks, net price, and academic data.

What times do you need to swim Division III in Pennsylvania?

Required times vary by program tier within Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania Division III program.

Is Division III swimming worth it in Pennsylvania?

Division III swimming in Pennsylvania offers 21 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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to 21 NCAA Division III swim programs. D3 swimming in Pennsylvania attracts academically focused student-athletes who want competitive swimming without the time demands of D1 or the roster pressure of larger programs.

21 NCAA Division III swim programs in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania

School	City	Est. Net Price	Niche Grade
Albright College	Reading	$27,000	C+
Allegheny College	Meadville	$36,500	C+
Arcadia University	Glenside	$33,600	C+
Carnegie Mellon University	Pittsburgh	$22,500	A+
Chatham University	Pittsburgh	$35,500	C+
Dickinson College	Carlisle	$33,500	C+
Elizabethtown College	Elizabethtown	$28,400	C+
Franklin and Marshall College	Lancaster	$25,500	C+
Gettysburg College	Gettysburg	$34,800	C+
Grove City College	Grove City	$35,300	C+
Immaculata University	Immaculata	$39,600	C+
Juniata College	Huntingdon	$38,900	C+
King's College	Wilkes-Barre	$27,500	C+
Lebanon Valley College	Annville	$35,500	C+
Lycoming College	Williamsport	$28,100	C+
Marywood University	Scranton	$26,100	C+
Messiah University	Mechanicsburg	$32,900	C+
Misericordia University	Dallas	$35,000	C+
Moravian University	Bethlehem	$28,500	C+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona	Altoona	$21,400	A
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College	Erie	$15,400	A

Recruiting for Division III Swimming in Pennsylvania

All Division III programs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 — Pennsylvania public universities may offer significantly lower tuition for Pennsylvania residents
Conference competition level — conference affiliation affects the competitiveness of the dual-meet schedule

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Other Divisions in Pennsylvania

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Division III swim programs are in Pennsylvania?: 21 NCAA Division III swim programs are located in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania?: Required times vary by program — Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?: 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.