D1 swimming · ACC
Duke University Men's Swimming
Durham, NC
Q1Program identity
Duke competes in D1 men's swimming in the ACC.
Division
D1
Conference
ACC
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
14th
NCAA finish
21st
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 | 14 | 20.42 | 20.84 | 21.87 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:37.62 | 1:39.28 | 1:40.23 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 48.18 | 48.34 | 49.96 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 1:55.77 | 1:56.45 | 1:59.75 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 48.91 | 52.82 | 53.49 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:49.75 | 1:54.12 | 1:54.44 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 4:23.36 | 4:24.52 | 4:32.25 |
| 100 Free | 12 | 44.44 | 45.26 | 45.98 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:43.59 | 1:44.73 | 1:47.96 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 1:47.32 | 1:48.34 | 1:49.17 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:15.16 | 9:22.11 | 9:30.77 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 3:51.90 | 3:55.18 | 3:58.48 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 52.83 | 54.11 | 55.09 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 15:23.96 | 15:36.37 | 15:54.39 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
24
Seniors
3
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
6%
6-yr grad
97%
Tuition
$68.8K
Academics
Duke is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 6%.
US News: #7 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1500–1570
ACT range
34–35
Median earnings
$86K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Duke's swim program?
Duke's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 14th at the Atlantic Coast Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 3 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Duke's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Duke's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (21.87), 200 Free (1:40.23), 100 Back (49.96) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Duke recruit internationally?
No. Duke's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.
What's the academic profile at Duke?
Duke's acceptance rate is 6%, the school is ranked #7 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 97%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $86K.
How many swimmers does Duke send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Duke sent 3 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.