D1 swimming · ACC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Women's Swimming
Chapel Hill, NC
Competition level
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:45.41 | 4:48.87 | 4:52.86 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:51.46 | 10:00.22 | 10:04.36 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 53.46 | 54.90 | 56.93 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:07.25 | 4:09.45 | 4:21.92 |
| 100 Free | 11 | 50.13 | 50.57 | 51.87 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 51.79 | 54.19 | 54.42 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:53.47 | 1:55.95 | 1:59.44 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:57.45 | 2:01.46 | 2:04.74 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:11.07 | 2:15.33 | 2:18.84 |
| 50 Free | 12 | 22.99 | 23.37 | 24.30 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:47.44 | 1:50.68 | 1:51.66 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 59.97 | 1:01.74 | 1:04.45 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 1:59.99 | 2:00.68 | 2:02.98 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 16:24.18 | 16:35.69 | 16:44.68 |
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
30
Seniors
3
Intl
13%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
15%
6-yr grad
91%
Tuition
$41.2K
Academics
North Carolina enrolls 20,885 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 15%.
US News: #26 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1390–1530
ACT range
28–34
Median earnings
$57K
Next steps
Continue the research
Use the team facts on this page as the starting point, then compare the same event, conference, and academic priorities.
Frequently asked questions
How competitive is North Carolina's swim program?
Championship results for North Carolina aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make North Carolina's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for North Carolina's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:52.86), 1000 Free (10:04.36), 100 Fly (56.93) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does North Carolina recruit internationally?
Yes. 13.3% of North Carolina's current roster is international (4 of 30 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Australia, Lithuania, Colombia, and Ireland.
What's the academic profile at North Carolina?
North Carolina's acceptance rate is 15%, the school is ranked #26 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 91%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $57K.
How many swimmers does North Carolina send to NCAAs?
Championship results for North Carolina aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.