D1 swimming · ASUN
University of Delaware Men's Swimming
Newark, DE
Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
38th
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 Breast | 6 | 1:59.23 | 2:03.23 | 2:04.92 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:29.17 | 4:34.29 | 4:37.08 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:47.80 | 1:49.07 | 1:54.23 |
| 200 Free | 9 | 1:37.42 | 1:39.88 | 1:41.74 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 1:48.08 | 1:49.43 | 1:50.28 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 47.80 | 48.55 | 49.62 |
| 100 Fly | 11 | 49.50 | 51.55 | 52.56 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 3:53.66 | 3:55.95 | 3:56.27 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:44.38 | 1:45.90 | 1:47.07 |
| 50 Free | 15 | 20.25 | 20.95 | 22.70 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:29.16 | 15:47.54 | 15:52.34 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 44.90 | 46.54 | 47.73 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:19.91 | 9:32.18 | 9:33.33 |
| 100 Breast | 4 | 53.38 | 53.96 | 54.10 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
ASUN
Type
Public · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
24
Seniors
7
Intl
13%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
71%
6-yr grad
82%
Tuition
$41.4K
Academics
Delaware enrolls 20,026 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 71%.
US News: #69 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1190–1370
ACT range
28–32
Median earnings
$59K
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Delaware's swim program?
Delaware's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the ASUN Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Delaware's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Delaware's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Breast (2:04.92), 500 Free (4:37.08), 200 Fly (1:54.23) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Delaware recruit internationally?
Yes. 12.5% of Delaware's current roster is international (3 of 24 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Chile.
What's the academic profile at Delaware?
Delaware's acceptance rate is 71%, the school is ranked #69 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 82%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $59K.
How many swimmers does Delaware send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Delaware sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Fly and 200 Fly.