D1 swimming · Big 12
University of Utah Men's Swimming
Salt Lake City, UT
Q1Program identity
Utah competes in D1 men's swimming in the Big 12.
Division
D1
Conference
Big 12
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
34th
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 | 8 | 1:44.10 | 1:44.80 | 1:50.81 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:46.52 | 1:47.18 | 1:56.02 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 1:56.87 | 1:57.20 | 1:59.12 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 3:47.18 | 3:50.28 | 3:52.66 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 47.48 | 48.84 | 50.54 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:19.76 | 4:24.59 | 4:27.75 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 53.85 | 55.29 | 56.33 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:44.92 | 1:46.70 | 1:47.79 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 43.60 | 44.18 | 44.57 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 46.47 | 47.64 | 47.77 |
| 50 Free | 18 | 20.17 | 20.68 | 21.18 |
| 200 Free | 11 | 1:34.51 | 1:35.98 | 1:37.52 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:05.65 | 9:15.14 | 9:15.74 |
| 1650 Free | 6 | 15:10.19 | 15:20.29 | 15:26.05 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
32
Seniors
5
Intl
13%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
86%
6-yr grad
65%
Tuition
$30.9K
Academics
Utah enrolls 28,064 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 86%.
US News: #98 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1190–1380
ACT range
22–29
Median earnings
$55K
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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 Utah's swim program?
Utah's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the Big XII Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Utah's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Utah's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Back (1:50.81), 200 Fly (1:56.02), 200 Breast (1:59.12) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Utah recruit internationally?
Yes. 12.5% of Utah's current roster is international (4 of 32 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Poland, Canada, Norway, and Sweden.
What's the academic profile at Utah?
Utah's acceptance rate is 86%, the school is ranked #98 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 65%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $55K.
How many swimmers does Utah send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Utah sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Fly, 1650 Free, and 200 Free.