D1 swimming · America East
New Jersey Institute of Technology Men's Swimming
Newark, NJ
Q1Program identity
NJIT competes in D1 men's swimming in the America East.
Division
D1
Conference
America East
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
NCAA finish
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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 | 10 | 4:35.73 | 4:38.49 | 4:49.21 |
| 50 Free | 16 | 21.45 | 21.81 | 23.23 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:34.75 | 9:52.71 | 10:06.05 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 46.54 | 47.65 | 48.92 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 1:49.95 | 1:57.65 | 2:00.76 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:03.55 | 2:06.78 | 2:08.25 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 51.97 | 54.61 | 55.35 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:53.15 | 1:54.84 | 1:56.18 |
| 400 IM | 10 | 4:06.20 | 4:09.81 | 4:13.67 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 16:05.73 | 16:29.87 | 17:01.05 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 51.15 | 53.72 | 54.07 |
| 200 Free | 13 | 1:40.99 | 1:42.31 | 1:49.22 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 56.73 | 58.48 | 58.64 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 1:53.84 | 1:55.48 | 1:58.85 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
23
Seniors
7
Intl
22%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
65%
6-yr grad
74%
Tuition
$37.7K
Academics
NJIT enrolls 10,200 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 65%.
US News: #144 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1210–1460
ACT range
27–34
Median earnings
$70K
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Q5Next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is NJIT's swim program?
NJIT's swim program competes in the America East Conference. The team finished 5th at the America East Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make NJIT's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for NJIT's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:49.21), 50 Free (23.23), 1000 Free (10:06.05) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does NJIT recruit internationally?
Yes. 21.7% of NJIT's current roster is international (5 of 23 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Germany, Poland, Egypt, Canada, and Israel.
What's the academic profile at NJIT?
NJIT's acceptance rate is 65%, the school is ranked #144 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 74%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $70K.
How many swimmers does NJIT send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, NJIT didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 15 scored at the America East Championships.