D1 swimming · Mountain West
University of New Mexico Women's Swimming
Albuquerque, NM
Q1Program identity
New Mexico competes in D1 women's swimming in the Mountain West.
Division
D1
Conference
Mountain West
Type
Public · City
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 Free | 12 | 52.84 | 56.67 | 1:01.63 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 5:11.95 | 5:14.16 | 5:21.22 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 2:04.09 | 2:04.92 | 2:05.09 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 57.22 | 58.35 | 59.84 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:54.79 | 1:55.97 | 2:00.06 |
| 100 Fly | 6 | 57.38 | 59.78 | 1:05.64 |
| 50 Free | 13 | 24.29 | 25.03 | 27.58 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:04.44 | 1:12.61 | 1:16.39 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 2:08.51 | 2:09.74 | 2:14.75 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
25
Seniors
2
Intl
20%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
95%
6-yr grad
51%
Tuition
$33.1K
Academics
New Mexico enrolls 17,450 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 95%.
US News: #242 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
890–1170
ACT range
19–26
Median earnings
$37K
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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 New Mexico's swim program?
Championship results for New Mexico aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make New Mexico's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for New Mexico's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Fly (2:14.71), 100 Free (1:01.63), 400 IM (4:37.77) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does New Mexico recruit internationally?
Yes. 20.0% of New Mexico's current roster is international (5 of 25 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Australia, England, United Kingdom, Turkey, and Canada.
What's the academic profile at New Mexico?
New Mexico's acceptance rate is 95%, the school is ranked #242 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 51%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $37K.
How many swimmers does New Mexico send to NCAAs?
Championship results for New Mexico aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.