D1 swimming · Big Ten
Purdue University Women's Swimming
West Lafayette, IN
Q1Program identity
Purdue 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 Breast | 5 | 1:02.29 | 1:02.85 | 1:03.08 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 23.21 | 24.20 | 25.36 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 10:00.68 | 10:04.08 | 10:09.22 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:15.85 | 2:18.24 | 2:19.29 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:47.30 | 4:53.92 | 5:00.61 |
| 200 Free | 9 | 1:47.69 | 1:48.01 | 1:49.57 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:56.70 | 1:58.68 | 1:59.64 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 53.86 | 55.44 | 56.43 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:57.26 | 2:01.42 | 2:01.96 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 49.96 | 51.96 | 52.85 |
| 100 Back | 13 | 54.10 | 55.25 | 55.73 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:24.78 | 4:24.99 | 4:27.63 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 2:02.07 | 2:05.41 | 2:08.07 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:31.27 | 16:41.36 | 17:07.50 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
32
Seniors
9
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
50%
6-yr grad
83%
Tuition
$28.8K
Academics
Purdue enrolls 44,819 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 50%.
US News: #46 National
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1200–1480
ACT range
27–34
Median earnings
$61K
Strongest programs
ArchitectureLiberal Arts / UndecidedAgriculture & Natural ResourcesQ5Next 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 Purdue's swim program?
Championship results for Purdue aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Purdue's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Purdue's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Breast (1:03.08), 50 Free (25.36), 1000 Free (10:09.22) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Purdue recruit internationally?
No. Purdue's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Indiana, Michigan, and Colorado.
What's the academic profile at Purdue?
Purdue's acceptance rate is 50%, the school is ranked #46 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 83%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $61K.
How many swimmers does Purdue send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Purdue aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.