D1 swimming · Big 12
University of Houston Women's Swimming
Houston, TX
Competition level
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 Back | 9 | 1:55.52 | 1:59.51 | 2:05.90 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 53.77 | 58.99 | 1:00.04 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:59.12 | 10:03.23 | 10:07.39 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:19.56 | 4:22.30 | 4:24.18 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 1:00.59 | 1:05.36 | 1:08.10 |
| 100 Free | 17 | 50.99 | 52.04 | 53.34 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:12.19 | 2:19.89 | 2:29.17 |
| 50 Free | 21 | 23.90 | 24.67 | 25.52 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 55.71 | 56.27 | 58.30 |
| 500 Free | 14 | 4:51.71 | 4:55.65 | 4:59.82 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 2:01.67 | 2:02.66 | 2:05.54 |
| 200 Free | 13 | 1:48.83 | 1:50.15 | 1:50.57 |
| 1650 Free | 6 | 16:34.06 | 16:40.08 | 16:53.59 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 1:57.78 | 2:01.22 | 2:04.72 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
Big 12
Type
Public · City
Roster health
Roster
32
Seniors
7
Intl
28%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
74%
6-yr grad
63%
Tuition
$22.5K
Academics
Houston enrolls 39,257 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 74%.
US News: #77 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1160–1340
ACT range
23–29
Median earnings
$53K
Next 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 Houston's swim program?
Championship results for Houston aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Houston's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Houston's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Back (2:05.90), 100 Back (1:00.04), 1000 Free (10:07.39) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Houston recruit internationally?
Yes. 28.1% of Houston's current roster is international (9 of 32 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada, Turkey, Dominican Republic, Ireland, and Hungary.
What's the academic profile at Houston?
Houston's acceptance rate is 74%, the school is ranked #77 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 63%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $53K.
How many swimmers does Houston send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Houston aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.