D1 swimming · ACC
University of Pittsburgh Men's Swimming
Pittsburgh, PA
Q1Program identity
Pittsburgh competes in D1 men's swimming in the ACC.
Division
D1
Conference
ACC
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
11th
NCAA finish
20th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Free | 17 | 43.46 | 44.30 | 44.96 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:34.56 | 1:36.63 | 1:39.07 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:46.59 | 1:48.91 | 1:50.35 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 53.53 | 54.29 | 54.51 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 47.11 | 48.76 | 49.81 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 1:44.79 | 1:48.56 | 1:55.72 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 1:46.84 | 1:49.41 | 1:53.83 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 47.33 | 49.14 | 51.50 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 19.94 | 20.37 | 21.61 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:26.78 | 4:29.07 | 4:32.03 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 1:58.18 | 1:58.52 | 1:59.27 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
30
Seniors
9
Intl
30%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
58%
6-yr grad
84%
Tuition
$41.4K
Academics
Pittsburgh enrolls 25,900 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 58%.
US News: #57 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1280–1460
ACT range
29–33
Median earnings
$54K
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Q5Next 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 Pittsburgh's swim program?
Pittsburgh's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 11th at the Atlantic Coast Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 3 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Pittsburgh's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Pittsburgh's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (44.96), 200 Free (1:39.07), 200 Back (1:50.35) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Pittsburgh recruit internationally?
Yes. 30.0% of Pittsburgh's current roster is international (9 of 30 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Italy, Cayman Islands, Estonia, United Arab Emirates, and Canada.
What's the academic profile at Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh's acceptance rate is 58%, the school is ranked #57 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 84%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $54K.
How many swimmers does Pittsburgh send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Pittsburgh sent 3 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Fly, and 200 Back.