D1 swimming · Big Ten
University of Michigan Women's Swimming
Ann Arbor, MI
Q1Program identity
Michigan competes in D1 women's swimming in the Big Ten.
Division
D1
Conference
Big Ten
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition 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 | 16 | 47.95 | 49.48 | 51.23 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 59.04 | 1:00.15 | 1:01.98 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 22.21 | 22.73 | 23.04 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:53.46 | 1:55.91 | 1:59.93 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 1:55.79 | 1:57.18 | 1:59.77 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:08.61 | 2:09.95 | 2:13.05 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:03.32 | 4:14.55 | 4:16.31 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 51.93 | 52.99 | 53.72 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 51.45 | 52.88 | 53.41 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:44.79 | 1:47.24 | 1:49.03 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:39.76 | 4:44.28 | 4:44.76 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:41.72 | 9:55.95 | 9:56.61 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:56.44 | 1:59.99 | 2:01.22 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
35
Seniors
7
Intl
20%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
16%
6-yr grad
93%
Tuition
$60.9K
Academics
Michigan is highly selective and graduates earn a median of $74,000 six years out.
US News: #20 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1360–1530
ACT range
31–34
Median earnings
$74K
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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 Michigan's swim program?
Championship results for Michigan aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Michigan's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Michigan's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (51.23), 100 Breast (1:01.98), 50 Free (23.04) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Michigan recruit internationally?
Yes. 20.0% of Michigan's current roster is international (7 of 35 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, and Germany.
What's the academic profile at Michigan?
Michigan's acceptance rate is 16%, the school is ranked #20 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 93%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $74K.
How many swimmers does Michigan send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Michigan aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.