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Northern Lights Swim AssociationFargo, ND · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 10 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Northern Lights Swim Association went on to college swimming: 4 D1, 2 D2, 4 D3, at 8 programs. The most common are South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota-Morris, Grand Canyon University.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- Of the 3 clubs in our data within 30 miles, it has the most college swimmers.
- 100% of its college swimmers left North Dakota for college.
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 6 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2023, with 6 college swimmers.
- 70% of its college swimmers are women.
Where Northern Lights Swim Association swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
70%
7 of 10 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
88%
7 of 8 stayed until college
Moved on
1
reached college from another club
Colleges Northern Lights Swim Association swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | D1 | 2 | 2022: 2 | |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | D3 | 2 | 2023: 2 | |
| Grand Canyon University | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | D2 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| University of Houston | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | D2 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Whittier College | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grand Canyon University |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | University of Minnesota-Morris (2), Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota State University-Mankato, University of Houston, + 1 more |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | South Dakota State University (2), University of Nebraska at Kearney |
Clubs near Northern Lights Swim Association.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Flyers | West Fargo, ND | 4 mi | 5 | 1 |
How Northern Lights Swim Association compares.
National
#548
among clubs in our data
North Dakota
#1
of 10 North Dakota clubs in our data
Per member
7.2
college swimmers per 100 members
139 USA Swimming members · #1 in North Dakota
Frequently asked questions
How many Northern Lights Swim Association swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 10 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Northern Lights Swim Association went on to college swimming: 4 D1, 2 D2, 4 D3, at 8 programs. The most common are South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota-Morris, Grand Canyon University.
Which colleges did Northern Lights Swim Association swimmers commit to?8 college programs, led by South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota-Morris, Grand Canyon University. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Northern Lights Swim Association compare with other clubs in North Dakota?In our data, Northern Lights Swim Association ranks #1 among 10 North Dakota 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