D1 swimming · MAC
University at Buffalo Women's Swimming
Buffalo, NY
Q1Program identity
Buffalo competes in D1 women's swimming in the MAC.
Division
D1
Conference
MAC
Type
Public · Suburban
Q2Competition level
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 Fly | 11 | 56.22 | 57.14 | 1:00.02 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 2:04.04 | 2:05.48 | 2:06.82 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 50.63 | 52.49 | 54.24 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:16.19 | 2:16.98 | 2:19.89 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 23.70 | 24.23 | 25.22 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 1:01.94 | 1:02.37 | 1:03.94 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 56.96 | 57.26 | 58.09 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 2:00.10 | 2:05.11 | 2:09.01 |
| 200 Free | 11 | 1:50.17 | 1:52.18 | 1:54.58 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:19.89 | 4:28.18 | 4:29.13 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:56.15 | 4:58.57 | 4:59.62 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 2:02.63 | 2:06.23 | 2:08.58 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
29
Seniors
6
Intl
7%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
74%
6-yr grad
74%
Tuition
$31.5K
Academics
Buffalo enrolls 20,359 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 74%.
US News: #72 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1210–1380
ACT range
27–32
Median earnings
$54K
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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 Buffalo's swim program?
Championship results for Buffalo aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Buffalo's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Buffalo's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Fly (1:00.02), 200 Back (2:06.82), 1000 Free (10:26.89) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Buffalo recruit internationally?
Yes. 6.9% of Buffalo's current roster is international (2 of 29 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Turkey and Hungary.
What's the academic profile at Buffalo?
Buffalo's acceptance rate is 74%, the school is ranked #72 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 74%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $54K.
How many swimmers does Buffalo send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Buffalo aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.