D1 swimming · ACC
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Men's Swimming
Blacksburg, VA
Q1Program identity
Virginia Tech competes in D1 men's swimming in the ACC.
Division
D1
Conference
ACC
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
NCAA finish
11th
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 | 19.64 | 20.40 | 21.05 |
| 100 Free | 15 | 43.42 | 44.74 | 46.01 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:36.20 | 1:36.94 | 1:38.21 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:16.31 | 4:28.10 | 4:28.58 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:03.65 | 9:11.16 | 9:16.49 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 45.84 | 46.54 | 48.76 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 51.73 | 51.96 | 54.56 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:42.84 | 1:46.89 | 1:49.66 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:39.37 | 1:44.02 | 1:44.37 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 3:48.37 | 3:56.51 | 3:58.35 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 1:51.41 | 1:56.19 | 1:59.79 |
| 100 Fly | 18 | 46.77 | 48.03 | 48.93 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 1:44.21 | 1:46.33 | 1:50.89 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:20.45 | 15:22.75 | 15:39.67 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
39
Seniors
8
Intl
28%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
55%
6-yr grad
87%
Tuition
$37.8K
Academics
Virginia Tech enrolls 31,035 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 55%.
US News: #63 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1280–1450
ACT range
28–32
Median earnings
$67K
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 Virginia Tech's swim program?
Virginia Tech's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 5th at the Atlantic Coast Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Virginia Tech's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Virginia Tech's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (21.05), 100 Free (46.01), 200 Free (1:38.21) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Virginia Tech recruit internationally?
Yes. 28.2% of Virginia Tech's current roster is international (11 of 39 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Lithuania, England, and Slovakia.
What's the academic profile at Virginia Tech?
Virginia Tech's acceptance rate is 55%, the school is ranked #63 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 87%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $67K.
How many swimmers does Virginia Tech send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Virginia Tech sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 200 Back, and 200 Free.