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Santa Barbara Swim ClubSanta Barbara, CA · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 16 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Santa Barbara Swim Club went on to college swimming: 4 D1, 2 D2, 9 D3, 1 other, at 14 programs. The most common are Bates College, Westmont College, Bowdoin College.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 4 competed in the NESCAC, the conference with the most of its college swimmers.
- 6 chose colleges that admit fewer than 20% of applicants (U.S. College Scorecard).
- Most of its college swimmers (9 of 16) went to NCAA Division III programs.
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 7 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2023, with 7 college swimmers.
Where Santa Barbara Swim Club swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
94%
15 of 16 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
94%
15 of 16 stayed until college
Moved on
1
reached college from another club
Colleges Santa Barbara Swim Club swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | D3 | 2 | 2024: 2 | |
| Westmont College | D2 | 2 | 2023: 1, 2022: 1 | |
| Bowdoin College | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| California Lutheran University | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Hamilton College | D3 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Lewis & Clark College | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Pitzer College (Pomona-Pitzer) | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| San Diego State University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Santa Barbara City College | Other | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Texas Christian University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| University of California-Davis | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| University of Chicago | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Wagner College | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Wesleyan University | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Pitzer College (Pomona-Pitzer), Santa Barbara City College |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | San Diego State University, Texas Christian University, Wesleyan University |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Bates College (2) |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Bowdoin College, California Lutheran University, Lewis & Clark College, University of California-Davis, + 3 more |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Hamilton College, Westmont College |
Clubs near Santa Barbara Swim Club.
No other audited club page within 30 miles — the nearest ones are shown. Distance is straight-line between each club's main training site.
| Club | City | Distance | College swimmers | NCAA D1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Swim Club | Santa Maria, CA | 52 mi | 13 | 3 |
| Class Aquatics | Westlake Village, CA | 58 mi | 8 | 3 |
| Canyons Aquatic Club | Santa Clarita, CA | 70 mi | 15 | 11 |
How Santa Barbara Swim Club compares.
National
#306
among clubs in our data
California
#23
of 166 California clubs in our data
Per member
3.9
college swimmers per 100 members
409 USA Swimming members · #38 in California
Frequently asked questions
How many Santa Barbara Swim Club swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 16 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Santa Barbara Swim Club went on to college swimming: 4 D1, 2 D2, 9 D3, 1 other, at 14 programs. The most common are Bates College, Westmont College, Bowdoin College.
Which colleges did Santa Barbara Swim Club swimmers commit to?14 college programs, led by Bates College, Westmont College, Bowdoin College. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Santa Barbara Swim Club compare with other clubs in California?In our data, Santa Barbara Swim Club ranks #23 among 166 California 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