D1 swimming · MPSF
University of California, San Diego Men's Swimming
La Jolla, CA
Competition level
Conf. finish
—
NCAA finish
46th
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 | 13 | 44.50 | 45.35 | 46.64 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:24.39 | 4:28.25 | 4:42.32 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 1:59.48 | 2:04.93 | 2:05.96 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 9:17.94 | 9:18.52 | 9:54.35 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 54.15 | 56.72 | 57.03 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:45.40 | 1:46.10 | 1:51.37 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 3:55.03 | 3:58.21 | 4:02.08 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:32.83 | 15:36.96 | 16:26.86 |
| 200 IM | 9 | 1:48.51 | 1:51.21 | 1:52.22 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:37.69 | 1:40.52 | 1:42.65 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 48.26 | 49.01 | 49.27 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:49.24 | 1:51.55 | 1:57.46 |
| 50 Free | 15 | 20.35 | 20.67 | 21.83 |
| 100 Fly | 18 | 47.77 | 50.12 | 52.61 |
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
Public · City
Roster health
Roster
26
Seniors
6
Intl
4%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
27%
6-yr grad
88%
Tuition
$51K
Academics
UC San Diego's strongest programs are in Biology & Life Sciences, Communications & Media, and Computer Science.
US News: #29 National
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
—
ACT range
—
Median earnings
$66K
Strongest programs
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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 UC San Diego's swim program?
UC San Diego's swim program competes in the MPSF Conference. Roster size is 26 swimmers as of the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make UC San Diego's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for UC San Diego's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (46.64), 500 Free (4:42.32), 200 Breast (2:05.96) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does UC San Diego recruit internationally?
Yes. 3.8% of UC San Diego's current roster is international (1 of 26 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from New Zealand.
What's the academic profile at UC San Diego?
UC San Diego's acceptance rate is 27%, the school is ranked #29 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 88%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $66K.
How many swimmers does UC San Diego send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, UC San Diego sent 3 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast, 200 Free, and 200 IM.