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Ridgefield Aquatic ClubRidgefield, CT · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 26 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Ridgefield Aquatic Club went on to college swimming: 15 D1, 1 D2, 9 D3, 1 NAIA, at 24 programs. The most common are Bates College, Bucknell University, American University.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 7 chose colleges that admit fewer than 20% of applicants (U.S. College Scorecard).
- 92% of its college swimmers left Connecticut for college.
- Most of its college swimmers (15 of 26) went to NCAA Division I programs.
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 15 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2025, with 7 college swimmers.
Where Ridgefield Aquatic Club swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
50%
13 of 26 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
72%
13 of 18 stayed until college
Moved on
5
reached college from another club
Colleges Ridgefield Aquatic Club swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | D3 | 2 | 2025: 1, 2024: 1 | |
| Bucknell University | D1 | 2 | 2025: 1, 2023: 1 | |
| American University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Arcadia University | D3 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Fairfield University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Fordham University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Franklin & Marshall College | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Georgetown University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Keiser University | NAIA | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Kenyon College | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Macalester College | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Mount St Mary's University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Northwestern University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Pennsylvania State University | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Providence College | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Rice University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Rider University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Southern Connecticut State Univ | D2 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Univ of North Carolina Wilmington | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| University of Massachusetts | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| University of North Carolina | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| University of Rochester | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Macalester College, Mount St Mary's University, Northwestern University, Rider University, + 1 more |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Bates College, Bucknell University, Carnegie Mellon University, Fairfield University, + 3 more |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Bates College, Franklin & Marshall College, Pennsylvania State University, Univ of North Carolina Wilmington, + 1 more |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Bucknell University, Kenyon College, Providence College, Southern Connecticut State Univ, + 2 more |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | American University, Arcadia University, Fordham University |
Clubs near Ridgefield Aquatic Club.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Y Wahoos Swim Club | Wilton, CT | 9 mi | 10 | 5 |
| Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut | Brookfield, CT | 11 mi | 25 | 15 |
| Weston Swimming Inc. | Weston, CT | 11 mi | 5 | 1 |
| Bulldog Swimming | New Haven, CT | 11 mi | 18 | 13 |
| New Canaan YMCA Caimans | New Canaan, CT | 14 mi | 6 | 2 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester | Mount Kisco, NY | 14 mi | 26 | 9 |
| Saw Mill Club Storm Aquatics | M. Kisco, NY | 14 mi | 3 | 0 |
| Westport/Weston Family Y Swim YMCA | Westport, CT | 15 mi | 16 | 5 |
How Ridgefield Aquatic Club compares.
National
#153
among clubs in our data
Connecticut
#3
of 40 Connecticut clubs in our data
Per member
9.7
college swimmers per 100 members
267 USA Swimming members · #14 in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
How many Ridgefield Aquatic Club swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 26 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Ridgefield Aquatic Club went on to college swimming: 15 D1, 1 D2, 9 D3, 1 NAIA, at 24 programs. The most common are Bates College, Bucknell University, American University.
Which colleges did Ridgefield Aquatic Club swimmers commit to?24 college programs, led by Bates College, Bucknell University, American University. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Ridgefield Aquatic Club compare with other clubs in Connecticut?In our data, Ridgefield Aquatic Club ranks #3 among 40 Connecticut 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