D1 swimming · ACC
Southern Methodist University Women's Swimming
Dallas, TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 11 | 22.97 | 23.68 | 24.07 |
| 500 Free | 4 | 4:52.82 | 4:57.77 | 5:04.74 |
| 100 Fly | 6 | 54.55 | 54.69 | 58.91 |
| 100 Free | 9 | 49.74 | 50.47 | 51.40 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 54.90 | 55.62 | 56.04 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:00.54 | 2:03.42 | 2:05.45 |
| 200 IM | 5 | 2:03.59 | 2:06.25 | 2:07.36 |
| 200 Free | 7 | 1:46.62 | 1:47.39 | 1:50.12 |
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
Private · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
18
Seniors
3
Intl
28%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
63%
6-yr grad
82%
Tuition
$67K
Academics
SMU enrolls 7,285 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 63%.
US News: #91 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1340–1490
ACT range
30–34
Median earnings
$66K
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 SMU's swim program?
Championship results for SMU aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make SMU's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for SMU's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (24.07), 500 Free (5:04.74), 1000 Free (10:09.34) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does SMU recruit internationally?
Yes. 27.8% of SMU's current roster is international (5 of 18 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Colombia, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy.
What's the academic profile at SMU?
SMU's acceptance rate is 63%, the school is ranked #91 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 82%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $66K.
How many swimmers does SMU send to NCAAs?
Championship results for SMU aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.