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Hornet Swim ClubDowners Grove, IL · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 13 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Hornet Swim Club went on to college swimming: 3 D1, 1 D2, 8 D3, 1 NAIA, at 9 programs. The most common are Carthage College, Beloit College, Calvin College.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 5 of its 13 college swimmers went to Carthage College, its most common destination in our data.
- 6 competed in the CCIW, the conference with the most of its college swimmers.
- 92% of its college swimmers left Illinois for college.
- Most of its college swimmers (8 of 13) went to NCAA Division III programs.
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 8 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2026, with 4 college swimmers.
Where Hornet 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
46%
6 of 13 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
86%
6 of 7 stayed until college
Moved on
1
reached college from another club
Colleges Hornet Swim Club swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage College | D3 | 5 | 2026: 1, 2025: 3, 2024: 1 | |
| Beloit College | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Calvin College | D3 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| George Washington University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Iona College | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Oklahoma Christian University | D2 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Saint Ambrose University | NAIA | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| University of New Hampshire | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Beloit College, Carthage College, George Washington University, Illinois Wesleyan University |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Carthage College (3) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Carthage College |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Iona College, Oklahoma Christian University |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Calvin College, Saint Ambrose University, University of New Hampshire |
Clubs near Hornet Swim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMC Aquatic Club | Westmont, IL | 3 mi | 59 | 36 |
| Hinsdale Swim Club | Hinsdale, IL | 4 mi | 37 | 25 |
| LYONS Aquatic Club | La Grange, IL | 7 mi | 6 | 1 |
| Maverick Swim Club | Naperville, IL | 8 mi | 12 | 5 |
| Wheaton Swim Club | Wheaton, IL | 8 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Elmhurst Aquatics | Elmhurst, IL | 8 mi | 9 | 3 |
| Fox Valley Swim Team | Naperville, IL | 10 mi | 23 | 10 |
| Hickory Willow Swim Association | Palos Hills, IL | 12 mi | 9 | 6 |
How Hornet Swim Club compares.
National
#398
among clubs in our data
Illinois
#17
of 74 Illinois clubs in our data
Per member
4.1
college swimmers per 100 members
317 USA Swimming members · #30 in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
How many Hornet Swim Club swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 13 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Hornet Swim Club went on to college swimming: 3 D1, 1 D2, 8 D3, 1 NAIA, at 9 programs. The most common are Carthage College, Beloit College, Calvin College.
Which colleges did Hornet Swim Club swimmers commit to?9 college programs, led by Carthage College, Beloit College, Calvin College. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Hornet Swim Club compare with other clubs in Illinois?In our data, Hornet Swim Club ranks #17 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