D1 swimming · Big East
Xavier University Men's Swimming
Cincinnati, OH
Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 22 | 20.81 | 22.22 | 23.22 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 1:51.64 | 1:52.28 | 1:52.87 |
| 200 Back | 8 | 1:49.26 | 1:52.20 | 1:54.06 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 15:50.36 | 16:12.34 | 16:27.62 |
| 400 IM | 9 | 3:57.25 | 4:01.38 | 4:09.56 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 56.36 | 59.92 | 1:02.11 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:33.93 | 4:35.18 | 4:37.67 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:30.79 | 9:49.12 | 9:54.90 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:05.07 | 2:07.22 | 2:11.15 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:42.25 | 1:44.56 | 1:48.45 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 46.54 | 48.28 | 49.51 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 49.68 | 52.00 | 54.32 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 49.67 | 52.86 | 53.66 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:48.41 | 1:50.06 | 1:50.38 |
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 · City
Roster health
Roster
26
Seniors
5
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
86%
6-yr grad
73%
Tuition
$50.6K
Academics
Xavier enrolls 4,239 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 86%.
US News: #208 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1103–1310
ACT range
22–29
Median earnings
$55K
Strongest programs
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Xavier's swim program?
Xavier's swim program competes in the Big East Conference. The team finished 4th at the Big East Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Xavier's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Xavier's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (23.22), 200 IM (1:52.87), 200 Back (1:54.06) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Xavier recruit internationally?
No. Xavier's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
What's the academic profile at Xavier?
Xavier's acceptance rate is 86%, the school is ranked #208 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 73%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $55K.
How many swimmers does Xavier send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Xavier didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 16 scored at the Big East Championships.