D2 swimming · GLVC
University of Missouri-St. Louis Men's Swimming
St. Louis, MO
Q1Program identity
UMSL competes in D2 men's swimming in the GLVC.
Division
D2
Conference
GLVC
Type
Public · Suburban
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
8th
NCAA finish
30th
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 | 1:42.86 | 1:45.37 | 1:48.23 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:52.65 | 1:54.62 | 1:57.29 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 51.27 | 51.62 | 55.10 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:50.98 | 1:53.66 | 1:53.74 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 46.34 | 47.14 | 47.41 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 51.07 | 52.02 | 53.19 |
| 50 Free | 15 | 21.03 | 21.40 | 22.09 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:46.08 | 10:02.53 | 10:39.13 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 4:05.59 | 4:09.16 | 4:34.29 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:01.95 | 2:05.34 | 2:10.71 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:54.05 | 1:55.94 | 1:58.03 |
| 500 Free | 9 | 4:45.86 | 4:57.79 | 5:03.98 |
| 100 Breast | 11 | 56.40 | 58.21 | 58.93 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
25
Seniors
4
Intl
20%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
63%
6-yr grad
52%
Tuition
$35.1K
Academics
UMSL enrolls 12,317 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 63%.
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1060–1290
ACT range
19–27
Median earnings
$48K
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 UMSL's swim program?
UMSL's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 8th at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 4 swimmers for NCAA D2 Championships.
What times do I need to make UMSL's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for UMSL's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:48.23), 200 Back (1:57.29), 100 Back (55.10) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does UMSL recruit internationally?
Yes. 20.0% of UMSL's current roster is international (5 of 25 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Germany, Turkey, Bahamas, and Spain.
What's the academic profile at UMSL?
UMSL's acceptance rate is 63%, the 6-year graduation rate is 52%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $48K.
How many swimmers does UMSL send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, UMSL sent 4 swimmers to NCAA D2 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 1000 Free, 100 Back, and 100 Fly.