D1 swimming · Big East
Villanova University Men's Swimming
Villanova, PA
Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
—
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 | 6 | 1:48.43 | 1:51.04 | 1:53.24 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:34.37 | 9:35.32 | 9:47.96 |
| 200 Free | 13 | 1:41.04 | 1:41.73 | 1:43.01 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:02.05 | 2:02.23 | 2:10.26 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 3:57.11 | 4:03.03 | 4:03.60 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 21.09 | 22.24 | 23.02 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 55.49 | 56.39 | 57.05 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 1:49.83 | 1:50.50 | 1:53.20 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 50.03 | 51.82 | 52.10 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 49.53 | 51.00 | 51.58 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:32.99 | 4:34.05 | 4:37.21 |
| 100 Free | 17 | 46.24 | 47.37 | 47.82 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:48.12 | 1:51.86 | 1:53.21 |
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 East
Type
Private · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
26
Seniors
6
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
27%
6-yr grad
91%
Tuition
$67.8K
Academics
Villanova enrolls 7,004 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 27%.
US News: #199 National
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1395–1510
ACT range
32–34
Median earnings
$85K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Villanova's swim program?
Villanova's swim program competes in the Big East Conference. The team finished 3rd at the Big East Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Villanova's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Villanova's roster typically needs to be near or below 1650 Free (15:53.35), 200 Back (1:53.24), 1000 Free (9:47.96) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Villanova recruit internationally?
No. Villanova's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.
What's the academic profile at Villanova?
Villanova's acceptance rate is 27%, the school is ranked #199 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 91%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $85K.
How many swimmers does Villanova send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Villanova didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 16 scored at the Big East Championships.