D1 swimming · Big 12
University of Arizona Men's Swimming
Tucson, AZ
Q1Program identity
Arizona competes in D1 men's swimming in the Big 12.
Division
D1
Conference
Big 12
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
27th
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 | 6 | 4:18.80 | 4:23.56 | 4:27.16 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:42.08 | 1:43.94 | 1:44.59 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 1:48.70 | 1:50.81 | 1:51.31 |
| 200 Free | 17 | 1:35.05 | 1:36.52 | 1:41.13 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 45.89 | 46.82 | 47.00 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:42.41 | 1:45.11 | 1:46.64 |
| 100 Breast | 4 | 54.10 | 54.15 | 55.33 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 47.27 | 47.62 | 49.09 |
| 50 Free | 20 | 19.75 | 20.44 | 21.29 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 1:56.87 | 1:57.17 | 1:59.92 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 43.22 | 43.52 | 44.64 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
43
Seniors
9
Intl
12%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
86%
6-yr grad
68%
Tuition
$42.3K
Academics
Arizona enrolls 44,848 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 86%.
US News: #61 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1150–1420
ACT range
21–29
Median earnings
$48K
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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 Arizona's swim program?
Arizona's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the Big XII Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 3 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Arizona's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Arizona's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:27.16), 200 Back (1:44.59), 200 IM (1:51.31) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Arizona recruit internationally?
Yes. 11.6% of Arizona's current roster is international (5 of 43 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Estonia, Luxembourg, Denmark, United Kingdom, and Lithuania.
What's the academic profile at Arizona?
Arizona's acceptance rate is 86%, the school is ranked #61 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 68%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $48K.
How many swimmers does Arizona send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Arizona sent 3 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast, 100 Free, and 200 Back.