D1 swimming · MVC
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Women's Swimming
Carbondale, IL
Q1Program identity
Southern Illinois competes in D1 women's swimming in the MVC.
Division
D1
Conference
MVC
Type
Public · Town
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 Fly | 16 | 56.38 | 58.05 | 59.76 |
| 50 Free | 16 | 23.83 | 24.77 | 25.56 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 1:01.65 | 1:02.17 | 1:03.36 |
| 200 Free | 9 | 1:51.46 | 1:52.99 | 1:53.85 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:58.03 | 2:01.11 | 2:08.40 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 55.98 | 56.39 | 57.81 |
| 500 Free | 5 | 4:58.82 | 5:02.24 | 5:03.79 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 2:02.37 | 2:04.04 | 2:05.75 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 10:28.74 | 10:31.95 | 10:44.42 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 2:02.29 | 2:04.66 | 2:08.64 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 51.05 | 51.95 | 53.27 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:14.33 | 2:20.17 | 2:21.26 |
| 400 IM | 8 | 4:15.65 | 4:29.11 | 4:34.25 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
25
Seniors
8
Intl
28%
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
Strongest programs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is Southern Illinois's swim program?
Championship results for Southern Illinois aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 Fly (59.76), 50 Free (25.56), 100 Breast (1:03.36) — 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. 28.0% of Southern Illinois's current roster is international (7 of 25 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Mexico, Egypt, Antigua and Barbuda, Canada, 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?
Championship results for Southern Illinois aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.