D1 swimming · Big Ten
Ohio State University Women's Swimming
Columbus, OH
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 Back | 8 | 53.31 | 53.81 | 54.36 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:40.84 | 4:44.51 | 4:51.18 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 54.08 | 55.58 | 57.08 |
| 50 Free | 10 | 22.32 | 22.74 | 24.27 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:09.47 | 2:10.76 | 2:24.81 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 4:09.45 | 4:12.73 | 4:22.00 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:34.19 | 9:41.83 | 10:04.23 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:58.25 | 1:59.44 | 2:06.27 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 1:00.25 | 1:00.28 | 1:04.37 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:54.41 | 1:56.79 | 1:57.73 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 1:58.59 | 2:01.25 | 2:05.01 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:46.13 | 1:47.12 | 1:49.18 |
| 100 Free | 10 | 48.96 | 49.10 | 49.98 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:49.51 | 16:04.64 | 16:41.25 |
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
40
Seniors
6
Intl
25%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
61%
6-yr grad
88%
Tuition
$40K
Academics
Ohio State enrolls 46,815 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 61%.
US News: #41 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1310–1480
ACT range
28–32
Median earnings
$51K
Strongest programs
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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 Ohio State's swim program?
Championship results for Ohio State aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Ohio State's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Ohio State's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Back (54.36), 500 Free (4:51.18), 100 Fly (57.08) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Ohio State recruit internationally?
Yes. 25.0% of Ohio State's current roster is international (10 of 40 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada, Ukraine, Spain, United Kingdom, and France.
What's the academic profile at Ohio State?
Ohio State's acceptance rate is 61%, the school is ranked #41 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 88%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $51K.
How many swimmers does Ohio State send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Ohio State aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.