D1 swimming · Big Ten
Pennsylvania State University Men's Swimming
University Park, PA
Competition level
Conf. finish
9th
NCAA finish
41st
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 Breast | 4 | 52.64 | 54.09 | 54.91 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:29.62 | 15:32.83 | 15:53.93 |
| 100 Free | 11 | 43.97 | 44.56 | 45.67 |
| 100 Fly | 9 | 48.07 | 49.51 | 51.76 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:07.80 | 9:19.67 | 9:24.55 |
| 50 Free | 11 | 19.97 | 20.69 | 21.69 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 4:24.08 | 4:24.46 | 4:26.88 |
| 200 IM | 6 | 1:47.44 | 1:47.86 | 1:47.92 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:37.19 | 1:39.72 | 1:40.50 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:48.51 | 1:48.81 | 1:51.15 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 45.37 | 48.45 | 49.95 |
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
8
Intl
15%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
61%
6-yr grad
83%
Tuition
$41.8K
Academics
Penn State enrolls 42,604 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 61%.
US News: #51 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1240–1420
ACT range
27–32
Median earnings
$56K
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Penn State's swim program?
Penn State's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 9th at the B1G Conference Championships (M) in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Penn State's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Penn State's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Breast (54.91), 1650 Free (15:53.93), 100 Free (45.67) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Penn State recruit internationally?
Yes. 14.8% of Penn State's current roster is international (4 of 27 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Chile, New Zealand, and Croatia.
What's the academic profile at Penn State?
Penn State's acceptance rate is 61%, the school is ranked #51 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 83%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $56K.
How many swimmers does Penn State send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Penn State sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast and 200 Breast.