D1 swimming · MVC
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Men's Swimming
Carbondale, IL
Q1Program identity
Southern Illinois competes in D1 men's swimming in the MVC.
Division
D1
Conference
MVC
Type
Public · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
3rd
NCAA finish
48th
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 | 16 | 45.11 | 46.21 | 48.07 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 15:46.84 | 15:52.69 | 15:54.42 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:24.37 | 9:28.25 | 9:33.68 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:46.42 | 1:47.44 | 1:47.59 |
| 200 IM | 4 | 1:48.65 | 1:50.11 | 1:50.96 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:28.97 | 4:31.24 | 4:34.22 |
| 100 Fly | 11 | 47.78 | 50.17 | 52.57 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:45.94 | 1:48.18 | 1:50.98 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 53.74 | 56.63 | 59.06 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:01.02 | 2:11.75 | 2:14.47 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:37.13 | 1:40.51 | 1:41.92 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 20.52 | 21.34 | 22.04 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 48.09 | 49.65 | 50.77 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 3:59.23 | 4:02.80 | 4:03.95 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
26
Seniors
2
Intl
12%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
87%
6-yr grad
49%
Tuition
$13.3K
Academics
Southern Illinois enrolls 8,553 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 87%.
US News: #301 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
900–1160
ACT range
18–25
Median earnings
$43K
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Southern Illinois's swim program?
Southern Illinois's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 3rd at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 1 swimmer for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Southern Illinois's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Southern Illinois's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (48.07), 1650 Free (15:54.42), 1000 Free (9:33.68) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Southern Illinois recruit internationally?
Yes. 11.5% of Southern Illinois's current roster is international (3 of 26 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Slovakia, Croatia, and Hungary.
What's the academic profile at Southern Illinois?
Southern Illinois's acceptance rate is 87%, the school is ranked #301 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 49%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $43K.
How many swimmers does Southern Illinois send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Southern Illinois sent 1 swimmer to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Breast, 200 Breast, and 200 IM.