D1 swimming · Mountain West
U.S. Air Force Academy Men's Swimming
Colorado Springs, CO
Competition level
Conf. finish
6th
NCAA finish
42nd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:21.66 | 9:38.59 | 10:03.78 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:47.31 | 1:47.62 | 1:59.25 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 48.41 | 48.90 | 52.83 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 3:49.03 | 3:57.13 | 3:58.66 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:27.06 | 4:32.68 | 4:51.24 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 1:46.72 | 1:49.74 | 1:51.41 |
| 50 Free | 15 | 20.62 | 21.23 | 21.78 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 54.22 | 55.06 | 55.35 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 45.04 | 45.93 | 47.28 |
| 1650 Free | 6 | 15:28.51 | 15:59.19 | 16:39.13 |
| 200 Breast | 9 | 1:56.81 | 1:57.15 | 1:59.59 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:45.22 | 1:48.42 | 1:57.48 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 48.06 | 50.07 | 52.75 |
| 200 Free | 15 | 1:37.58 | 1:40.09 | 1:42.54 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
Mountain West
Type
Public · Rural
Roster health
Roster
36
Seniors
6
Intl
3%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
14%
6-yr grad
89%
Tuition
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Academics
Air Force is a liberal arts college with 4,114 undergraduates, ranked 5 by US News among liberal arts colleges.
US News: #5 Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1230–1440
ACT range
26–33
Median earnings
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Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Air Force's swim program?
Air Force's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 6th at the Mountain West Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Air Force's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Air Force's roster typically needs to be near or below 1000 Free (10:03.78), 200 Fly (1:59.25), 100 Back (52.83) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Air Force recruit internationally?
Yes. 2.8% of Air Force's current roster is international (1 of 36 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Estonia.
What's the academic profile at Air Force?
Air Force's acceptance rate is 14%, the school is ranked #5 Liberal Arts by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 89%.
How many swimmers does Air Force send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Air Force sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast, 100 Fly, and 200 Breast.