D1 swimming · ACC
University of California, Berkeley Men's Swimming
Berkeley, CA
Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
7th
Roster event summaries
Current 2025-26 roster percentiles. Recorded times are event-specific roster facts, not coach-issued recruiting cuts.
| Event | Recorded times | Top quarter | Roster median | Lower-quarter line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 30 | 19.75 | 20.46 | 21.36 |
| 200 Breast | 11 | 1:54.86 | 1:59.31 | 2:04.55 |
| 1000 Free | 8 | 8:52.24 | 8:57.24 | 9:11.18 |
| 200 Back | 11 | 1:40.58 | 1:43.50 | 1:46.93 |
| 100 Fly | 21 | 46.88 | 48.73 | 49.90 |
| 200 Fly | 11 | 1:45.21 | 1:46.36 | 1:47.90 |
| 100 Free | 24 | 42.88 | 43.64 | 44.96 |
| 200 Free | 21 | 1:35.15 | 1:36.01 | 1:39.10 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 1:46.05 | 1:47.59 | 1:50.05 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:12.57 | 4:16.23 | 4:18.37 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 47.08 | 47.31 | 48.21 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 51.25 | 54.29 | 56.01 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 3:41.59 | 3:49.87 | 3:53.34 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 14:37.58 | 14:58.24 | 15:18.52 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
ACC
Type
Public · City
Roster health
Roster
47
Seniors
6
Intl
21%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
11%
6-yr grad
94%
Tuition
$50.5K
Academics
California is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 11%.
US News: #15 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$75K
Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is California's swim program?
California's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 1st at the Atlantic Coast Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 14 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make California's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for California's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (21.36), 200 Breast (2:04.55), 1000 Free (9:11.18) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does California recruit internationally?
Yes. 21.3% of California's current roster is international (10 of 47 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from France, Cyprus, England, Germany, and Italy.
What's the academic profile at California?
California's acceptance rate is 11%, the school is ranked #15 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 94%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $75K.
How many swimmers does California send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, California sent 14 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.