D1 swimming · Mountain West
Grand Canyon University Men's Swimming
Phoenix, AZ
Competition level
Conf. finish
10th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1650 Free | 6 | 15:37.27 | 15:57.14 | 16:32.34 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:46.65 | 1:52.83 | 1:53.33 |
| 100 Back | 12 | 47.96 | 49.16 | 51.40 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 44.43 | 45.59 | 46.71 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:00.58 | 2:04.95 | 2:10.25 |
| 200 Free | 16 | 1:39.05 | 1:41.27 | 1:44.95 |
| 100 Fly | 20 | 48.75 | 50.44 | 53.00 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:31.88 | 4:48.87 | 4:49.72 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:46.44 | 1:50.16 | 1:55.58 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 1:50.23 | 1:51.40 | 1:53.00 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 20.62 | 20.75 | 21.47 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 3:54.92 | 4:05.36 | 4:12.19 |
| 1000 Free | 8 | 9:35.19 | 9:52.39 | 9:56.53 |
| 100 Breast | 11 | 55.57 | 56.07 | 58.59 |
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
Private · City
Roster health
Roster
28
Seniors
10
Intl
21%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
79%
6-yr grad
45%
Tuition
$17.9K
Academics
Grand Canyon enrolls 75,936 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 79%.
US News: #395 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1006–1113
ACT range
20–22
Median earnings
$47K
Strongest programs
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Grand Canyon's swim program?
Grand Canyon's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 10th at the Mountain West Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Grand Canyon's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Grand Canyon's roster typically needs to be near or below 1650 Free (16:32.34), 200 Fly (1:53.33), 100 Back (51.40) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Grand Canyon recruit internationally?
Yes. 21.4% of Grand Canyon's current roster is international (6 of 28 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Israel, Poland, Turkey, Spain, and Finland.
What's the academic profile at Grand Canyon?
Grand Canyon's acceptance rate is 79%, the school is ranked #395 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 45%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $47K.
How many swimmers does Grand Canyon send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Grand Canyon sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast and 200 Breast.