D1 swimming · ACC
Florida State University Men's Swimming
Tallahassee, FL
Competition level
Conf. finish
6th
NCAA finish
25th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:07.67 | 9:24.00 | 9:54.25 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 52.77 | 53.26 | 53.61 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:47.34 | 1:49.35 | 1:52.98 |
| 200 Free | 13 | 1:34.55 | 1:35.93 | 1:38.05 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:43.68 | 1:44.20 | 1:50.69 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:43.44 | 1:46.31 | 1:47.68 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 47.06 | 49.34 | 50.90 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:22.92 | 4:30.60 | 4:35.06 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 46.54 | 48.47 | 48.70 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 3:50.68 | 3:53.87 | 3:59.77 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 1:54.02 | 1:55.60 | 1:56.30 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 19.77 | 20.44 | 21.35 |
| 100 Free | 17 | 42.93 | 43.97 | 44.75 |
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
36
Seniors
6
Intl
28%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
24%
6-yr grad
85%
Tuition
$18.8K
Academics
Florida State enrolls 32,720 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 24%.
US News: #64 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1270–1410
ACT range
29–32
Median earnings
$50K
Strongest programs
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Florida State's swim program?
Florida State's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 6th at the Atlantic Coast Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Florida State's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Florida State's roster typically needs to be near or below 1000 Free (9:54.25), 100 Breast (53.61), 200 IM (1:52.98) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Florida State recruit internationally?
Yes. 27.8% of Florida State's current roster is international (10 of 36 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Denmark, Turkey, Slovenia, US Virgin Islands, and France.
What's the academic profile at Florida State?
Florida State's acceptance rate is 24%, the school is ranked #64 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 85%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $50K.
How many swimmers does Florida State send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Florida State sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back and 200 Breast.