D1 swimming · Horizon
Northern Kentucky University Men's Swimming
Highland Heights, KY
Competition level
Conf. finish
7th
NCAA finish
—
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 Free | 10 | 45.71 | 46.85 | 47.26 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 50.04 | 53.11 | 53.26 |
| 100 Fly | 6 | 49.49 | 53.95 | 54.01 |
| 200 Free | 9 | 1:40.27 | 1:42.95 | 1:45.38 |
| 50 Free | 13 | 20.87 | 21.68 | 22.44 |
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 · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
18
Seniors
0
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
68%
6-yr grad
52%
Tuition
$21.9K
Academics
Northern Kentucky enrolls 10,163 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 68%.
US News: #384 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
953–1150
ACT range
18–25
Median earnings
$42K
Next 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 Northern Kentucky's swim program?
Northern Kentucky's swim program competes in the Horizon Conference. The team finished 7th at the Horizon League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Northern Kentucky's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Northern Kentucky's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:41.42), 200 Fly (2:04.41), 100 Free (47.26) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Northern Kentucky recruit internationally?
No. Northern Kentucky's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
What's the academic profile at Northern Kentucky?
Northern Kentucky's acceptance rate is 68%, the school is ranked #384 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 52%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $42K.
How many swimmers does Northern Kentucky send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Northern Kentucky didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 4 scored at the Horizon Championships.