1. Stanford Cardinal swimmers have made it to the top three nationally in each of the past three seasons. Their APR is high, and U.S. News ranks Stanford as fourth best in the country academically.
2. Michigan With three consecutive top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, the Wolverines consistently perform well in the pool. Michigan has a thumping sports atmosphere—plus, they rank 25th on the U.S. News list and have a superb APR [980].
3. Florida A top-five finish for three years running, an awesome athletic atmosphere and a ranking of 49th by U.S. News—it spells success. With a respectable APR and continued growth, the Sunshine state is a swimmer’s dream.