D1 swimming · Big Ten
University of Iowa Women's Swimming
Iowa City, IA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Free | 15 | 50.34 | 52.29 | 53.36 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 55.41 | 56.02 | 58.29 |
| 100 Fly | 11 | 55.25 | 57.15 | 1:01.10 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:59.49 | 1:59.56 | 2:06.23 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:57.41 | 5:07.61 | 5:13.01 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 10:35.11 | 10:37.96 | 10:45.05 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 2:08.25 | 2:09.69 | 2:10.43 |
| 50 Free | 16 | 23.61 | 24.37 | 25.05 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 2:02.53 | 2:06.84 | 2:08.95 |
| 200 Free | 9 | 1:49.33 | 1:50.13 | 1:52.43 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:03.40 | 1:04.31 | 1:05.11 |
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 Ten
Type
Public · City
Roster health
Roster
27
Seniors
6
Intl
4%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
84%
6-yr grad
74%
Tuition
$33.4K
Academics
Iowa enrolls 22,738 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 84%.
US News: #66 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1130–1330
ACT range
21–28
Median earnings
$53K
Strongest programs
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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 Iowa's swim program?
Championship results for Iowa aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Iowa's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Iowa's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (53.36), 100 Back (58.29), 100 Fly (1:01.10) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Iowa recruit internationally?
Yes. 3.7% of Iowa's current roster is international (1 of 27 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Turkey.
What's the academic profile at Iowa?
Iowa's acceptance rate is 84%, the school is ranked #66 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 74%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $53K.
How many swimmers does Iowa send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Iowa aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.