D1 swimming · Big Ten
University of Wisconsin-Madison Men's Swimming
Madison, WI
Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
NCAA finish
32nd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:40.84 | 1:45.61 | 1:46.47 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:08.43 | 9:10.57 | 9:21.87 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 1:53.76 | 1:54.45 | 1:55.82 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 44.19 | 44.65 | 45.67 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:34.37 | 1:36.36 | 1:37.79 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:40.94 | 1:42.17 | 1:45.87 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 1:45.70 | 1:48.29 | 1:54.85 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 52.05 | 52.10 | 52.67 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 46.34 | 47.02 | 48.11 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 3:43.45 | 3:47.38 | 3:48.75 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:17.22 | 4:20.21 | 4:24.32 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 20.23 | 20.74 | 21.54 |
| 100 Fly | 11 | 46.48 | 47.88 | 49.64 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:03.13 | 15:18.49 | 15:27.80 |
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
25
Seniors
7
Intl
20%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
45%
6-yr grad
89%
Tuition
$42.1K
Academics
Wisconsin enrolls 38,040 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 45%.
US News: #36 National
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1380–1520
ACT range
29–33
Median earnings
$61K
Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Wisconsin's swim program?
Wisconsin's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 5th at the B1G Conference Championships (M) in 2025–26 and qualified 9 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Wisconsin's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Wisconsin's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Fly (1:46.47), 1000 Free (9:21.87), 200 Breast (1:55.82) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Wisconsin recruit internationally?
Yes. 20.0% of Wisconsin's current roster is international (5 of 25 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Israel, Hungary, New Zealand, Finland, and Australia.
What's the academic profile at Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's acceptance rate is 45%, the school is ranked #36 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 89%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $61K.
How many swimmers does Wisconsin send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Wisconsin sent 9 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Free.