D1 swimming · ACC
University of Louisville Men's Swimming
Louisville, KY
Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
NCAA finish
12th
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 | 18 | 19.47 | 20.07 | 21.17 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:17.52 | 4:21.90 | 4:21.99 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 45.94 | 47.20 | 47.86 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 1:54.07 | 1:59.64 | 2:00.86 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:42.00 | 1:44.02 | 1:49.34 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:35.10 | 1:37.68 | 1:38.72 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 51.92 | 53.70 | 54.07 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:44.67 | 1:46.80 | 1:47.56 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 43.14 | 44.05 | 44.36 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:43.05 | 1:43.91 | 1:48.61 |
| 100 Fly | 12 | 45.62 | 47.34 | 49.68 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 8:59.00 | 9:04.73 | 9:11.88 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 3:40.15 | 3:40.21 | 3:49.12 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:11.65 | 15:14.33 | 15:15.03 |
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
35
Seniors
5
Intl
17%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
79%
6-yr grad
62%
Tuition
$29.5K
Academics
Louisville enrolls 17,086 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 79%.
US News: #170 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1040–1270
ACT range
19–27
Median earnings
$47K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Louisville's swim program?
Louisville's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 4th at the Atlantic Coast Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 12 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Louisville's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Louisville's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (21.17), 500 Free (4:21.99), 100 Back (47.86) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Louisville recruit internationally?
Yes. 17.1% of Louisville's current roster is international (6 of 35 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Ukraine, Poland, France, South Africa, and Argentina.
What's the academic profile at Louisville?
Louisville's acceptance rate is 79%, the school is ranked #170 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 62%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $47K.
How many swimmers does Louisville send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Louisville sent 12 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.