D1 swimming · MVC
Illinois State University Women's Swimming
Normal, IL
Q1Program identity
Illinois State competes in D1 women's swimming in the MVC.
Division
D1
Conference
MVC
Type
Public · Suburban
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 | 10 | 51.47 | 52.45 | 53.01 |
| 50 Free | 14 | 23.85 | 24.23 | 25.27 |
| 100 Fly | 9 | 56.04 | 1:00.51 | 1:02.46 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:37.70 | 4:39.73 | 4:47.84 |
| 100 Back | 7 | 55.60 | 56.72 | 58.59 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 2:01.58 | 2:02.67 | 2:03.50 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 10:53.12 | 11:05.02 | 11:43.63 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 2:08.66 | 2:11.77 | 2:15.52 |
| 500 Free | 4 | 5:04.78 | 5:04.91 | 5:13.79 |
| 200 Free | 7 | 1:53.17 | 1:54.28 | 1:58.28 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
25
Seniors
7
Intl
4%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
88%
6-yr grad
67%
Tuition
$28.2K
Academics
Illinois State enrolls 19,107 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 88%.
US News: #222 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
990–1210
ACT range
21–27
Median earnings
$51K
Strongest programs
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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 Illinois State's swim program?
Championship results for Illinois State aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Illinois State's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Illinois State's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Breast (2:30.60), 100 Free (53.01), 100 Breast (1:07.65) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Illinois State recruit internationally?
Yes. 4.0% of Illinois State's current roster is international (1 of 25 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Italy.
What's the academic profile at Illinois State?
Illinois State's acceptance rate is 88%, the school is ranked #222 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 67%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $51K.
How many swimmers does Illinois State send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Illinois State aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.