D1 swimming · MPSF
Pepperdine University Women's Swimming
Malibu, CA
Competition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:54.09 | 1:58.47 | 1:59.84 |
| 100 Back | 9 | 56.69 | 58.67 | 59.01 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 23.98 | 24.61 | 25.83 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 2:02.50 | 2:03.94 | 2:04.88 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 1:03.74 | 1:05.03 | 1:07.79 |
| 200 Fly | 9 | 2:06.47 | 2:08.94 | 2:10.30 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 52.13 | 53.42 | 53.87 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:19.99 | 2:22.16 | 2:27.45 |
| 1650 Free | 6 | 17:20.22 | 17:56.28 | 18:17.72 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 4:31.12 | 4:37.83 | 4:39.96 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 10:27.23 | 10:51.30 | 10:59.75 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 2:08.00 | 2:10.01 | 2:13.77 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 5:02.80 | 5:13.93 | 5:18.73 |
| 100 Fly | 17 | 56.78 | 58.57 | 1:00.24 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
MPSF
Type
Private · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
35
Seniors
14
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
63%
6-yr grad
84%
Tuition
$69.9K
Academics
Pepperdine enrolls 3,553 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 63%.
US News: #84 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1290–1450
ACT range
29–32
Median earnings
$65K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Pepperdine's swim program?
Championship results for Pepperdine aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Pepperdine's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Pepperdine's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:59.84), 100 Back (59.01), 50 Free (25.83) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Pepperdine recruit internationally?
No. Pepperdine's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from California, Texas, and Minnesota.
What's the academic profile at Pepperdine?
Pepperdine's acceptance rate is 63%, the school is ranked #84 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 84%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $65K.
How many swimmers does Pepperdine send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Pepperdine aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.