D2 swimming · GLIAC
Northern Michigan University Men's Swimming
Marquette, MI
Q1Program identity
Northern Michigan competes in D2 men's swimming in the GLIAC.
Division
D2
Conference
GLIAC
Type
Public · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
12th
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 | 56.79 | 56.95 | 57.12 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 49.79 | 50.14 | 52.89 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 49.61 | 51.28 | 52.20 |
| 50 Free | 18 | 20.37 | 22.16 | 22.78 |
| 100 Free | 12 | 44.67 | 46.44 | 48.61 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:01.35 | 2:02.81 | 2:05.58 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 4:34.15 | 4:34.23 | 4:49.12 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 1:48.33 | 1:53.74 | 1:58.52 |
| 200 Free | 8 | 1:38.90 | 1:39.31 | 1:41.48 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:50.30 | 1:53.23 | 1:53.32 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
25
Seniors
10
Intl
20%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
84%
6-yr grad
57%
Tuition
$19.8K
Academics
Northern Michigan enrolls 6,684 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 84%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$38K
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Q5Next steps
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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 Northern Michigan's swim program?
Northern Michigan's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D2 Championships.
What times do I need to make Northern Michigan's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Northern Michigan's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Breast (57.12), 1000 Free (9:50.26), 100 Fly (52.89) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Northern Michigan recruit internationally?
Yes. 20.0% of Northern Michigan's current roster is international (5 of 25 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from France, Italy, Uruguay, and Brazil.
What's the academic profile at Northern Michigan?
Northern Michigan's acceptance rate is 84%, the 6-year graduation rate is 57%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $38K.
How many swimmers does Northern Michigan send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Northern Michigan sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D2 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 200 Back, and 200 Free.