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Northwest Arkansas AquaticsBentonville, AR · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 13 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Northwest Arkansas Aquatics went on to college swimming: 7 D1, 6 D2, at 10 programs. The most common are Ouachita Baptist University, Missouri State University, Nova Southeastern University.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 4 of its 13 college swimmers went to Ouachita Baptist University, its most common destination in our data.
- 4 competed in the New South Conference, the conference with the most of its college swimmers.
- Most of its college swimmers (7 of 13) went to NCAA Division I programs.
- 4 of its 13 college swimmers had backstroke as their best stroke before college.
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 9 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2026, with 6 college swimmers.
Where Northwest Arkansas Aquatics swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
54%
7 of 13 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
54%
7 of 13 stayed until college
Moved on
6
reached college from another club
Colleges Northwest Arkansas Aquatics swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | D2 | 4 | 2026: 3, 2024: 1 | |
| Missouri State University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Nova Southeastern University | D2 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Oklahoma Christian University | D2 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Queens University of Charlotte | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| University of Cincinnati | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| University of Nebraska | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| University of North Carolina | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| University of Northern Colorado | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ouachita Baptist University (3), Missouri State University, Queens University of Charlotte, University of North Carolina |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | University of Illinois at Chicago |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ouachita Baptist University, University of Cincinnati, University of Nebraska, University of Northern Colorado |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Oklahoma Christian University |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Nova Southeastern University |
Clubs near Northwest Arkansas Aquatics.
Clubs with audited pages within 30 miles, nearest first. Distance is straight-line between each club's main training site.
| Club | City | Distance | College swimmers | NCAA D1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razorback Aquatic Club Aquahawgs | Fayetteville, AR | 19 mi | 16 | 12 |
How Northwest Arkansas Aquatics compares.
National
#398
among clubs in our data
Arkansas
#3
of 7 Arkansas clubs in our data
Per member
4.9
college swimmers per 100 members
264 USA Swimming members · #4 in Arkansas
Frequently asked questions
How many Northwest Arkansas Aquatics swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 13 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Northwest Arkansas Aquatics went on to college swimming: 7 D1, 6 D2, at 10 programs. The most common are Ouachita Baptist University, Missouri State University, Nova Southeastern University.
Which colleges did Northwest Arkansas Aquatics swimmers commit to?10 college programs, led by Ouachita Baptist University, Missouri State University, Nova Southeastern University. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Northwest Arkansas Aquatics compare with other clubs in Arkansas?In our data, Northwest Arkansas Aquatics ranks #3 among 7 Arkansas clubs with college swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026, by number of college swimmers.
About this data. Club pages are published only after the data passes our audit. Figures are for reference only. How we count