D1 swimming · ACC
Stanford University Men's Swimming
Stanford, CA
Q1Program identity
Stanford competes in D1 men's swimming in the ACC.
Division
D1
Conference
ACC
Type
Private · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
10th
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 | 14 | 42.63 | 43.66 | 45.23 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:16.36 | 4:19.57 | 4:27.01 |
| 200 Free | 13 | 1:33.45 | 1:35.68 | 1:37.39 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:40.35 | 1:41.37 | 1:46.52 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 46.22 | 47.49 | 47.79 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 46.68 | 47.55 | 49.80 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:40.63 | 1:45.27 | 1:47.49 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 1:43.36 | 1:44.99 | 1:51.11 |
| 50 Free | 14 | 19.41 | 20.30 | 20.49 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 51.54 | 52.44 | 55.11 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 1:52.29 | 1:53.66 | 1:53.90 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 3:41.52 | 3:45.40 | 3:45.62 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
25
Seniors
7
Intl
20%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
4%
6-yr grad
95%
Tuition
$65.9K
Academics
Stanford is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 4%.
US News: #4 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1510–1580
ACT range
34–35
Median earnings
$103K
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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 Stanford's swim program?
Stanford's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the Atlantic Coast Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 16 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Stanford's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Stanford's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (45.23), 500 Free (4:27.01), 200 Free (1:37.39) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Stanford recruit internationally?
Yes. 20.0% of Stanford's current roster is international (5 of 25 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Singapore, Japan, China, New Zealand, and Israel.
What's the academic profile at Stanford?
Stanford's acceptance rate is 4%, the school is ranked #4 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 95%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $103K.
How many swimmers does Stanford send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Stanford sent 16 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.