D1 swimming · Mountain West
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Men's Swimming
Las Vegas, NV
Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:44.39 | 1:48.08 | 1:49.05 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:49.24 | 1:52.31 | 1:56.21 |
| 200 Free | 9 | 1:37.44 | 1:39.31 | 1:40.55 |
| 50 Free | 14 | 20.23 | 20.53 | 21.02 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 47.02 | 51.35 | 53.49 |
| 100 Free | 12 | 43.85 | 44.87 | 46.26 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 3:55.65 | 4:04.10 | 4:04.17 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 1:57.79 | 1:59.77 | 2:01.17 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:23.82 | 4:26.18 | 4:38.35 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 53.80 | 56.73 | 56.91 |
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 · City
Roster health
Roster
26
Seniors
2
Intl
19%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
96%
6-yr grad
47%
Tuition
$27.4K
Academics
UNLV enrolls 27,132 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 96%.
US News: #106 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1010–1240
ACT range
18–25
Median earnings
$43K
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is UNLV's swim program?
UNLV's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the Mountain West Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 2 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make UNLV's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for UNLV's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Back (1:49.05), 200 IM (1:56.21), 200 Free (1:40.55) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does UNLV recruit internationally?
Yes. 19.2% of UNLV's current roster is international (5 of 26 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from South Africa, Venezuela, Mexico, and Lithuania.
What's the academic profile at UNLV?
UNLV's acceptance rate is 96%, the school is ranked #106 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 47%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $43K.
How many swimmers does UNLV send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, UNLV sent 2 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 1650 Free, 200 Fly, and 500 Free.