Virginia · Potomac Valley Swimming
Nations Capital Swim ClubAlexandria, VA · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 164 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Nations Capital Swim Club went on to college swimming: 83 D1, 10 D2, 70 D3, 1 NAIA, at 103 programs. The most common are University of Mary Washington, George Mason University, Lafayette College.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 9 of its 164 college swimmers went to University of Mary Washington, its most common destination in our data.
- 12 went to Ivy League programs.
- 53 chose colleges that admit fewer than 20% of applicants (U.S. College Scorecard).
- Of the 24 clubs in our data within 30 miles, it has the most college swimmers.
- Most of its college swimmers (83 of 164) went to NCAA Division I programs.
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 31 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2025, with 41 college swimmers.
Where Nations Capital 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
59%
96 of 164 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
62%
96 of 154 stayed until college
Moved on
58
reached college from another club
Colleges Nations Capital Swim Club swimmers attend.
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | Boston College (2), George Mason University (2), Randolph-Macon College (2), University of Mary Washington (2), + 22 more |
| 2025 | 41 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | University of Mary Washington (3), Lafayette College (2), Roanoke College (2), University of Chicago (2), + 31 more |
| 2024 | 34 | 19 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | University of Mary Washington (3), Brown University (2), College of William & Mary (2), Bridgewater College, + 26 more |
| 2023 | 34 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | George Mason University (2), Lafayette College (2), Tufts University (2), Bridgewater College, + 27 more |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | Georgetown University (2), US Merchant Marine Academy (2), Washington & Lee University (2), Dickinson College, + 17 more |
Clubs near Nations Capital 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nations Capital Swim Club (Burke) | Alexandria, VA | under 1 mi | 11 | 6 |
| Potomac Marlins | Alexandria, VA | 1 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Shark Tank Racing Squad (PV) | Springfield, VA | 8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Arlington Aquatic Club (PV) | Arlington, VA | 8 mi | 46 | 34 |
| DC Wave Swim Team | Washington, DC | 12 mi | 6 | 1 |
| Southern Maryland Aquatics | Indian Head, MD | 13 mi | 7 | 1 |
| Mason Makos Swim Team | Fairfax, VA | 13 mi | 11 | 5 |
| Fairfax Foxes Swimming | Fairfax, VA | 14 mi | 7 | 0 |
How Nations Capital Swim Club compares.
National
#1
among clubs in our data
Virginia
#1
of 52 Virginia clubs in our data
Per member
7.1
college swimmers per 100 members
2314 USA Swimming members · #14 in Virginia
Frequently asked questions
How many Nations Capital Swim Club swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 164 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Nations Capital Swim Club went on to college swimming: 83 D1, 10 D2, 70 D3, 1 NAIA, at 103 programs. The most common are University of Mary Washington, George Mason University, Lafayette College.
Which colleges did Nations Capital Swim Club swimmers commit to?103 college programs, led by University of Mary Washington, George Mason University, Lafayette College. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Nations Capital Swim Club compare with other clubs in Virginia?In our data, Nations Capital Swim Club ranks #1 among 52 Virginia 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