D1 swimming · MVC
University of Northern Iowa Women's Swimming
Cedar Falls, IA
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 Back | 13 | 2:04.22 | 2:05.56 | 2:09.87 |
| 100 Free | 18 | 52.01 | 53.37 | 55.31 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 1:04.86 | 1:09.52 | 1:11.02 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 17:41.04 | 17:49.47 | 17:55.99 |
| 200 IM | 12 | 2:07.61 | 2:10.14 | 2:13.20 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 5:06.41 | 5:11.60 | 5:12.87 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 58.29 | 59.85 | 1:02.72 |
| 200 Free | 16 | 1:55.05 | 1:56.62 | 2:00.37 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:19.07 | 2:27.77 | 2:29.74 |
| 50 Free | 23 | 24.10 | 24.81 | 25.22 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 2:05.17 | 2:10.08 | 2:14.52 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:39.22 | 10:45.70 | 10:51.62 |
| 100 Back | 13 | 56.73 | 58.97 | 1:00.00 |
| 400 IM | 11 | 4:33.50 | 4:37.85 | 4:42.46 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
MVC
Type
Public · City
Roster health
Roster
36
Seniors
6
Intl
0%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
93%
6-yr grad
64%
Tuition
$21.7K
Academics
Northern Iowa enrolls 7,711 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 93%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1020–1280
ACT range
19–26
Median earnings
$47K
Next steps
Continue the research
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Northern Iowa's swim program?
Championship results for Northern Iowa aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Northern Iowa's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Northern Iowa's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Back (2:09.87), 100 Free (55.31), 100 Breast (1:11.02) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Northern Iowa recruit internationally?
No. Northern Iowa's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
What's the academic profile at Northern Iowa?
Northern Iowa's acceptance rate is 93%, the 6-year graduation rate is 64%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $47K.
How many swimmers does Northern Iowa send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Northern Iowa aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.