Pennsylvania · YMCA
West Chester Area YMCAWest Chester, PA · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 10 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at West Chester Area YMCA went on to college swimming: 4 D1, 6 D3, at 10 programs. The most common are Bryant University, Case Western Reserve University, Catholic University.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 50% of its college swimmers stayed in Pennsylvania for college.
- Most of its college swimmers (6 of 10) went to NCAA Division III programs.
- 9 of its 10 college swimmers had freestyle as their best stroke before college.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2022, with 6 college swimmers.
Where West Chester Area YMCA swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
60%
6 of 10 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
55%
6 of 11 stayed until college
Moved on
5
reached college from another club
Colleges West Chester Area YMCA swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Case Western Reserve University | D3 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Catholic University | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Duquesne University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Gettysburg College | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| University of Maine | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| University of Rhode Island | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| University of Scranton | D3 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Ursinus College | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Widener University | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Gettysburg College, Ursinus College, Widener University |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Catholic University |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Bryant University, Case Western Reserve University, Duquesne University, University of Maine, + 2 more |
Clubs near West Chester Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westtown Aquatic Club | West Chester, PA | 3 mi | 5 | 2 |
| Upper Main Line YMCA | Berwyn, PA | 7 mi | 34 | 20 |
| Suburban Seahawks Club | Newtown Square, PA | 9 mi | 40 | 24 |
| Radnor Aquatic Club | Radnor, PA | 12 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Brandywine Coatesville & Lionville YMCAs | Coatesville, PA | 12 mi | 5 | 0 |
| Diamond State Aquatics | Wilmington, DE | 12 mi | 28 | 9 |
| Phoenixville Branch YMCA | Chester, PA | 13 mi | 14 | 5 |
| Ridley Area YMCA | Folsom, PA | 14 mi | 25 | 8 |
How West Chester Area YMCA compares.
National
#548
among clubs in our data
Pennsylvania
#31
of 101 Pennsylvania clubs in our data
Per member
8.3
college swimmers per 100 members
121 USA Swimming members · #38 in Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
How many West Chester Area YMCA swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 10 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at West Chester Area YMCA went on to college swimming: 4 D1, 6 D3, at 10 programs. The most common are Bryant University, Case Western Reserve University, Catholic University.
Which colleges did West Chester Area YMCA swimmers commit to?10 college programs, led by Bryant University, Case Western Reserve University, Catholic University. The full list by class is on this page.
How does West Chester Area YMCA compare with other clubs in Pennsylvania?In our data, West Chester Area YMCA ranks #31 among 101 Pennsylvania 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