D2 swimming · GLIAC
Lake Superior State University Men's Swimming
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Q1Program identity
Lake Superior State competes in D2 men's swimming in the GLIAC.
Division
D2
Conference
GLIAC
Type
Public · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
8th
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 Free | 6 | 1:51.91 | 1:57.42 | 2:00.07 |
| 100 Free | 5 | 47.07 | 48.66 | 48.96 |
| 100 Back | 4 | 52.65 | 55.92 | 1:02.51 |
| 100 Fly | 5 | 54.66 | 55.46 | 55.77 |
| 50 Free | 7 | 21.59 | 22.51 | 23.42 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
8
Seniors
0
Intl
25%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
—
6-yr grad
49%
Tuition
$14.9K
Academics
Lake Superior State enrolls 1,551 undergraduates and graduates earn a median of $43,000 six years out.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$43K
Q5Next 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 Lake Superior State's swim program?
Lake Superior State's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 8th at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D2 Championships.
What times do I need to make Lake Superior State's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Lake Superior State's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (2:00.07), 200 Breast (2:09.39), 200 Fly (2:29.56) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Lake Superior State recruit internationally?
Yes. 25.0% of Lake Superior State's current roster is international (2 of 8 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Serbia.
What's the academic profile at Lake Superior State?
The 6-year graduation rate is 49%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $43K.
How many swimmers does Lake Superior State send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Lake Superior State sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D2 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Fly, 100 Free, and 50 Free.