D1 swimming · Horizon
Cleveland State University Men's Swimming
Cleveland, OH
Competition level
Conf. finish
5th
NCAA finish
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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 Back | 12 | 50.47 | 52.24 | 55.41 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:39.06 | 1:42.12 | 1:45.48 |
| 100 Free | 22 | 45.29 | 47.05 | 47.66 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 1:56.76 | 2:01.06 | 2:06.48 |
| 500 Free | 13 | 4:35.42 | 4:39.49 | 4:48.99 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 54.01 | 55.25 | 56.47 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 1:48.64 | 1:55.29 | 1:58.76 |
| 50 Free | 23 | 20.72 | 21.27 | 22.30 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:33.17 | 9:50.74 | 9:53.29 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:49.29 | 1:51.70 | 1:59.35 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:53.19 | 1:54.49 | 1:54.76 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 15:49.76 | 16:10.68 | 16:17.96 |
| 100 Fly | 18 | 49.60 | 51.45 | 52.14 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 3:56.51 | 4:03.80 | 4:04.41 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
Horizon
Type
Public · City
Roster health
Roster
30
Seniors
4
Intl
10%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
91%
6-yr grad
49%
Tuition
$18.5K
Academics
Cleveland State enrolls 9,482 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 91%.
US News: #174 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$45K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Cleveland State's swim program?
Cleveland State's swim program competes in the Horizon Conference. The team finished 5th at the Horizon League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Cleveland State's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Cleveland State's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Back (55.41), 200 Free (1:45.48), 100 Free (47.66) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Cleveland State recruit internationally?
Yes. 10.0% of Cleveland State's current roster is international (3 of 30 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Italy, Norway, and Turkey.
What's the academic profile at Cleveland State?
Cleveland State's acceptance rate is 91%, the school is ranked #174 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 49%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $45K.
How many swimmers does Cleveland State send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Cleveland State didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 16 scored at the Horizon Championships.