D1 swimming · Big 12
University of Cincinnati Men's Swimming
Cincinnati, OH
Q1Program identity
Cincinnati competes in D1 men's swimming in the Big 12.
Division
D1
Conference
Big 12
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
6th
NCAA finish
32nd
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 | 11 | 4:29.24 | 4:32.40 | 4:41.27 |
| 200 Free | 11 | 1:36.45 | 1:37.67 | 1:39.16 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:46.60 | 1:50.81 | 1:52.33 |
| 50 Free | 11 | 20.15 | 21.20 | 21.88 |
| 200 Back | 8 | 1:43.32 | 1:46.69 | 1:52.66 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 48.79 | 51.20 | 52.88 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 47.44 | 47.80 | 49.99 |
| 100 Free | 9 | 43.90 | 45.61 | 45.84 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:25.95 | 9:27.07 | 9:45.85 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 1:55.57 | 1:58.19 | 2:04.69 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 53.99 | 54.38 | 56.12 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 1:49.35 | 1:51.37 | 1:55.43 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:35.87 | 15:43.50 | 16:16.40 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 3:53.25 | 3:58.02 | 3:58.15 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
27
Seniors
4
Intl
15%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
85%
6-yr grad
72%
Tuition
$29.3K
Academics
Cincinnati enrolls 33,033 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 85%.
US News: #155 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1160–1370
ACT range
24–29
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 Cincinnati's swim program?
Cincinnati's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 6th at the Big XII Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Cincinnati's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Cincinnati's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:41.27), 200 Free (1:39.16), 200 Fly (1:52.33) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Cincinnati recruit internationally?
Yes. 14.8% of Cincinnati's current roster is international (4 of 27 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Brazil, Hong Kong, Egypt, and France.
What's the academic profile at Cincinnati?
Cincinnati's acceptance rate is 85%, the school is ranked #155 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 72%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $48K.
How many swimmers does Cincinnati send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Cincinnati sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast.