D2 swimming · GLIAC
Wayne State University Men's Swimming
Detroit, MI
Q1Program identity
Wayne State (MI) competes in D2 men's swimming in the GLIAC.
Division
D2
Conference
GLIAC
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
14th
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 | 13 | 1:40.55 | 1:42.52 | 1:45.84 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 51.31 | 52.03 | 54.04 |
| 100 Back | 11 | 48.27 | 51.58 | 53.58 |
| 50 Free | 15 | 20.70 | 21.92 | 23.48 |
| 1650 Free | 7 | 15:27.74 | 15:53.20 | 16:01.90 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:04.61 | 2:09.57 | 2:11.78 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:52.36 | 1:56.90 | 1:57.88 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 57.50 | 57.72 | 59.13 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:48.47 | 1:55.74 | 1:59.52 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 45.98 | 48.10 | 49.10 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:27.98 | 4:33.80 | 4:43.18 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:48.99 | 1:54.43 | 1:57.66 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:10.20 | 9:26.29 | 9:28.85 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 4:00.22 | 4:04.77 | 4:14.11 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
29
Seniors
5
Intl
24%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
81%
6-yr grad
60%
Tuition
$32K
Academics
Wayne State (MI) enrolls 16,012 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 81%.
US News: #100 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1060–1270
ACT range
23–29
Median earnings
$45K
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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 Wayne State (MI)'s swim program?
Wayne State (MI)'s swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd 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 Wayne State (MI)'s swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Wayne State (MI)'s roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:45.84), 100 Fly (54.04), 100 Back (53.58) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Wayne State (MI) recruit internationally?
Yes. 24.1% of Wayne State (MI)'s current roster is international (7 of 29 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada, Colombia, Italy, Turkey, and Tunisia.
What's the academic profile at Wayne State (MI)?
Wayne State (MI)'s acceptance rate is 81%, the school is ranked #100 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 60%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $45K.
How many swimmers does Wayne State (MI) send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Wayne State (MI) sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D2 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 1000 Free, 1650 Free, and 200 Back.