Illinois · YMCA
Champaign County YMCAChampaign, IL · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 28 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Champaign County YMCA went on to college swimming: 13 D1, 1 D2, 13 D3, 1 NAIA, at 25 programs. The most common are DePauw University, Grinnell College, Illinois Wesleyan University.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 3 went to Ivy League programs.
- 6 chose colleges that admit fewer than 20% of applicants (U.S. College Scorecard).
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 11 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2026, with 11 college swimmers.
Where Champaign County YMCA swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
46%
13 of 28 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
93%
13 of 14 stayed until college
Moved on
1
reached college from another club
Colleges Champaign County YMCA swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DePauw University | D3 | 2 | 2025: 1, 2023: 1 | |
| Grinnell College | D3 | 2 | 2024: 1, 2023: 1 | |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | D3 | 2 | 2026: 2 | |
| Brown University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Columbia University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Cornell University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| John Carroll University | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Juniata College | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Millikin University | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Monmouth College | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| New York University | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Oakland University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Saint Ambrose University | NAIA | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Texas Christian University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Truman State University | D2 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Univ of Wisconsin- Eau Claire | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Univ of Wisconsin-Green Bay | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| University at Buffalo | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| University of Illinois | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| University of Texas | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Valparaiso University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Xavier University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Youngstown State University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | Illinois Wesleyan University (2), Juniata College, Monmouth College, Oakland University, + 6 more |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | DePauw University, Millikin University, New York University, Texas Christian University, + 2 more |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grinnell College, John Carroll University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Univ of Wisconsin-Green Bay |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | DePauw University, Grinnell College, University of Illinois, University of Texas |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University |
Clubs near Champaign County YMCA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Normal Swim Club | Normal, IL | 47 mi | 10 | 4 |
How Champaign County YMCA compares.
National
#135
among clubs in our data
Illinois
#8
of 74 Illinois clubs in our data
Per member
17
college swimmers per 100 members
165 USA Swimming members · #4 in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
How many Champaign County YMCA swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 28 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Champaign County YMCA went on to college swimming: 13 D1, 1 D2, 13 D3, 1 NAIA, at 25 programs. The most common are DePauw University, Grinnell College, Illinois Wesleyan University.
Which colleges did Champaign County YMCA swimmers commit to?25 college programs, led by DePauw University, Grinnell College, Illinois Wesleyan University. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Champaign County YMCA compare with other clubs in Illinois?In our data, Champaign County YMCA ranks #8 among 74 Illinois 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