Maine · YMCA
Kennebec Valley YMCAAugusta, ME · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 8 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Kennebec Valley YMCA went on to college swimming: 8 D3, at 6 programs. The most common are Bates College, Bowdoin College, College of New Jersey.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 3 of its 8 college swimmers went to Bates College, its most common destination in our data.
- 4 competed in the NESCAC, the conference with the most of its college swimmers.
- 5 chose colleges that admit fewer than 20% of applicants (U.S. College Scorecard).
- 62% of its college swimmers stayed in Maine for college.
- Most of its college swimmers (8 of 8) went to NCAA Division III programs.
- 88% of its college swimmers are men.
Where Kennebec Valley YMCA swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
38%
3 of 8 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
60%
3 of 5 stayed until college
Moved on
2
reached college from another club
Colleges Kennebec Valley YMCA swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | D3 | 3 | 2024: 1, 2023: 1, 2022: 1 | |
| Bowdoin College | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| College of New Jersey | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Gordon College | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Husson University | D3 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Williams College | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Bates College, Bowdoin College, Williams College |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Bates College, College of New Jersey, Gordon College |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Bates College, Husson University |
Clubs near Kennebec Valley YMCA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Swim Club | Lewiston, ME | 25 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Long Reach Swim Club / Bath Area YMCA | Bath, ME | 27 mi | 11 | 0 |
How Kennebec Valley YMCA compares.
National
#686
among clubs in our data
Maine
#4
of 13 Maine clubs in our data
Per member
21.6
college swimmers per 100 members
37 USA Swimming members · #2 in Maine
Frequently asked questions
How many Kennebec Valley YMCA swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 8 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Kennebec Valley YMCA went on to college swimming: 8 D3, at 6 programs. The most common are Bates College, Bowdoin College, College of New Jersey.
Which colleges did Kennebec Valley YMCA swimmers commit to?6 college programs, led by Bates College, Bowdoin College, College of New Jersey. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Kennebec Valley YMCA compare with other clubs in Maine?In our data, Kennebec Valley YMCA ranks #4 among 13 Maine 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