Duke University
Elite ProgramDurham, North Carolina · NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
Colleges
Best Men's Swimming and Diving colleges in North Carolina
Explore colleges in North Carolina recruiting Men's Swimming and Diving athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our swimming and diving recruiting platform email every coach for you.
88 coaches recruiting in North Carolina
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Elite ProgramChapel Hill, North Carolina · NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
North Carolina State University
PopularRaleigh, North Carolina · NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Coast
East Carolina University
PopularGreenville, North Carolina · NCAA D1 · American Athletic
NCAA D1 · American Athletic
Queens University of Charlotte
RecognizedCharlotte, North Carolina · NCAA D1 · Atlantic Sun
NCAA D1 · Atlantic Sun
William & Mary
RecognizedRaleigh, North Carolina · NCAA D3 · USA South Athletic
NCAA D3 · USA South Athletic
Overview
Men's Swimming and Diving colleges in North Carolina
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.
- Programs
- 20
- Coaches recruiting
- 63
- 10Division I
- 7Division II
- 3Division III
North Carolina has 20 colleges with Men's Swimming and Diving programs. Of those, 10 compete in NCAA Division I, 7 in NCAA Division II and 3 in NCAA Division III. The most popular programs are Duke University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. Their head coaches are Nunzio Esposto at Duke University, Mark Gangloff at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Braden Holloway at North Carolina State University. 5 schools compete in the South Atlantic Conference, the most common conference.
All programs
Every Men's Swimming and Diving program in North Carolina
Open any school to see its coaches, costs and admissions.
Division I · 10
Duke UniversityDurham · Atlantic Coast · Coach Nunzio Esposto$23.4k net price · 6% acceptedUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel HillChapel Hill · Atlantic Coast · Coach Mark Gangloff$10.2k net price · 15% acceptedNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleigh · Atlantic Coast · Coach Braden Holloway$15.5k net price · 42% acceptedEast Carolina UniversityGreenville · American Athletic · Coach Matthew Jabs$13.8k net price · 89% accepted
Division II · 7
Lenoir Rhyne UniversityHickory · South Atlantic · Coach Vic Riggs$24k net price · 85% accepted
Catawba CollegeSalisbury · South Atlantic · Coach Matthew Gearing$18.3k net price · 75% accepted
Mars Hill UniversityMars Hill · South Atlantic · Coach Sara Duarte$19.8k net price · 68% accepted
Wingate UniversityWingate · South Atlantic · Coach Kevin Hennessy91% accepted
Division III · 3
William & MaryRaleigh · USA South Athletic · Coach Sophia Swenson$24.5k net price · 94% accepted
Greensboro CollegeGreensboro · USA South Athletic · Coach Korey McCulley$19.8k net price · 70% accepted
Warren Wilson CollegeSwannanoa · Coast-To-Coast Athletic · Coach Laura Currier$27.9k net price · 71% acceptedQuestions
Questions about Men's Swimming and Diving colleges in North Carolina
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in North Carolina have Men's Swimming and Diving?
20 colleges in North Carolina have Men's Swimming and Diving programs: 10 Division I, 7 Division II and 3 Division III.
Which colleges in North Carolina have D1 Men's Swimming and Diving?
10 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving: Campbell University, Davidson College, Duke University, East Carolina University, Gardner-Webb University, North Carolina State University, Queens University of Charlotte, University of North Carolina, Asheville and 2 more.
Which colleges in North Carolina have D2 Men's Swimming and Diving?
7 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II Men's Swimming and Diving: Barton College, Catawba College, Chowan University, Lenoir Rhyne University, Mars Hill University, University of North Carolina, Pembroke and Wingate University.
Which colleges in North Carolina have D3 Men's Swimming and Diving?
3 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III Men's Swimming and Diving: Greensboro College, Warren Wilson College and William & Mary.
What is the most affordable college in North Carolina with Men's Swimming and Diving?
University of North Carolina, Pembroke has the lowest average net price at $9,723 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Men's Swimming and Diving programs in North Carolina compete in?
The South Atlantic Conference has the most Men's Swimming and Diving programs in North Carolina.
Who are the Men's Swimming and Diving head coaches in North Carolina?
Nunzio Esposto (Duke University), Mark Gangloff (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill), Braden Holloway (North Carolina State University), Matthew Jabs (East Carolina University), Sophia Swenson (William & Mary), Zachary Bagby (Campbell University), Elizabeth Lykins (University of North Carolina, Asheville) and John Young (Davidson College).
How do I contact Men's Swimming and Diving coaches in North Carolina?
There are 63 coaches recruiting Men's Swimming and Diving in North Carolina. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
By division
Men's Swimming and Diving colleges by division in North Carolina
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Men's Swimming and Diving colleges in North Carolina
10 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Men's Swimming and Diving colleges in North Carolina
7 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II.
D3 Men's Swimming and Diving colleges in North Carolina
3 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III.
