D1 swimming · America East
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Men's Swimming
Baltimore, MD
Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
48th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:38.22 | 1:40.52 | 1:46.04 |
| 100 Back | 12 | 50.86 | 52.78 | 53.61 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:56.44 | 1:58.66 | 2:01.21 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:42.84 | 9:45.81 | 9:53.14 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:03.26 | 2:05.32 | 2:13.09 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:54.91 | 16:09.82 | 16:22.10 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 4:01.14 | 4:01.48 | 4:18.68 |
| 50 Free | 21 | 20.75 | 21.95 | 22.65 |
| 200 Back | 4 | 1:49.62 | 2:01.09 | 2:05.39 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 44.17 | 45.58 | 47.47 |
| 100 Fly | 18 | 50.40 | 53.57 | 54.34 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:32.70 | 4:50.21 | 4:57.45 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 55.80 | 56.80 | 1:00.31 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 1:52.68 | 1:54.44 | 1:59.15 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
America East
Type
Public · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
28
Seniors
1
Intl
11%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
72%
6-yr grad
70%
Tuition
$31.3K
Academics
UMBC enrolls 10,767 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 72%.
US News: #166 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1240–1420
ACT range
25–31
Median earnings
$55K
Strongest programs
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is UMBC's swim program?
UMBC's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 1st at the America East Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make UMBC's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for UMBC's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:46.04), 100 Back (53.61), 200 Fly (2:01.21) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does UMBC recruit internationally?
Yes. 10.7% of UMBC's current roster is international (3 of 28 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Brazil, Italy, and Sweden.
What's the academic profile at UMBC?
UMBC's acceptance rate is 72%, the school is ranked #166 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 70%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $55K.
How many swimmers does UMBC send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, UMBC sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 50 Free.