D1 swimming · NEC
Howard University Men's Swimming
Washington, DC
Competition level
Conf. finish
1st
NCAA finish
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 17 | 21.39 | 21.58 | 21.90 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:58.22 | 10:19.84 | 10:21.91 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 57.77 | 59.70 | 1:02.83 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 1:50.90 | 2:00.59 | 2:05.93 |
| 200 Free | 12 | 1:42.65 | 1:48.63 | 1:54.01 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 16:24.85 | 17:02.58 | 17:03.10 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 49.34 | 52.54 | 55.91 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:50.15 | 1:53.80 | 2:05.89 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 46.09 | 47.38 | 49.72 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 50.87 | 51.15 | 52.40 |
| 200 Back | 4 | 1:52.18 | 1:52.71 | 1:56.18 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:04.00 | 4:13.79 | 4:23.63 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 2:04.19 | 2:05.00 | 2:15.06 |
| 500 Free | 8 | 4:44.46 | 4:47.16 | 4:59.02 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
NEC
Type
Private · City
Roster health
Roster
30
Seniors
5
Intl
10%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
41%
6-yr grad
70%
Tuition
$35.8K
Academics
Howard enrolls 11,519 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 41%.
US News: #88 National
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1090–1320
ACT range
22–28
Median earnings
$47K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Howard's swim program?
Howard's swim program competes in the NEC Conference. The team finished 1st at the Northeast Conference Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Howard's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Howard's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (21.90), 1000 Free (10:21.91), 100 Breast (1:02.83) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Howard recruit internationally?
Yes. 10.0% of Howard's current roster is international (3 of 30 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Bahamas and Jamaica.
What's the academic profile at Howard?
Howard's acceptance rate is 41%, the school is ranked #88 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 70%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $47K.
How many swimmers does Howard send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Howard didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 21 scored at the NEC Championships.