D2 swimming · GLIAC
Grand Valley State University Men's Swimming
Allendale, MI
Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
11th
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 Free | 20 | 1:39.27 | 1:40.88 | 1:43.14 |
| 100 Fly | 20 | 48.55 | 50.72 | 53.69 |
| 100 Back | 12 | 49.89 | 50.24 | 50.94 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:28.33 | 4:33.27 | 4:35.75 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 1:50.04 | 1:50.25 | 1:57.34 |
| 200 Back | 10 | 1:50.88 | 1:52.25 | 1:53.30 |
| 50 Free | 22 | 20.33 | 21.05 | 21.59 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 3:58.18 | 4:01.73 | 4:04.17 |
| 1000 Free | 9 | 9:16.00 | 9:27.09 | 9:36.89 |
| 100 Breast | 9 | 55.30 | 56.36 | 57.05 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 1:51.73 | 1:54.22 | 1:56.44 |
| 100 Free | 20 | 45.09 | 46.17 | 47.88 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 15:29.71 | 15:46.78 | 16:02.35 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:02.57 | 2:03.84 | 2:08.86 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D2
Conference
GLIAC
Type
Public · Town
Roster health
Roster
45
Seniors
6
Intl
42%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
83%
6-yr grad
66%
Tuition
$21.5K
Academics
Grand Valley State enrolls 19,002 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 83%.
US News: #128 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
940–1190
ACT range
22–30
Median earnings
$48K
Strongest programs
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Grand Valley State's swim program?
Grand Valley State's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 1st at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 2025–26 and qualified 8 swimmers for NCAA D2 Championships.
What times do I need to make Grand Valley State's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Grand Valley State's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:43.14), 100 Fly (53.69), 100 Back (50.94) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Grand Valley State recruit internationally?
Yes. 42.2% of Grand Valley State's current roster is international (19 of 45 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Egypt, Germany, Canada, Costa Rica, and Malaysia.
What's the academic profile at Grand Valley State?
Grand Valley State's acceptance rate is 83%, the school is ranked #128 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 66%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $48K.
How many swimmers does Grand Valley State send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Grand Valley State sent 8 swimmers to NCAA D2 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 1000 Free, 100 Back, and 100 Breast.