D2 swimming · NSIC
Northern State University Women's Swimming
Aberdeen, SD
Q1Program identity
Northern State competes in D2 women's swimming in the NSIC.
Division
D2
Conference
NSIC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Back | 6 | 2:18.75 | 2:26.54 | 2:27.20 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 5:41.58 | 6:12.50 | 6:17.05 |
| 100 Breast | 6 | 1:08.64 | 1:18.21 | 1:20.08 |
| 50 Free | 14 | 25.33 | 26.62 | 27.33 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:30.76 | 2:35.42 | 2:51.52 |
| 200 Free | 9 | 2:04.82 | 2:10.01 | 2:22.00 |
| 200 IM | 6 | 2:17.72 | 2:24.94 | 2:26.54 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 2:25.51 | 2:34.20 | 2:45.20 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 55.36 | 58.09 | 1:00.73 |
| 100 Fly | 9 | 1:04.13 | 1:08.17 | 1:08.84 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 1:01.19 | 1:06.15 | 1:09.59 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
16
Seniors
0
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
93%
6-yr grad
59%
Tuition
$11.9K
Academics
Northern State enrolls 3,169 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 93%.
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
980–1160
ACT range
18–24
Median earnings
$42K
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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 Northern State's swim program?
Championship results for Northern State aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Northern State's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Northern State's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Back (2:27.20), 500 Free (6:17.05), 100 Breast (1:20.08) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Northern State recruit internationally?
No. Northern State's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from Minnesota, Kansas, and Wyoming.
What's the academic profile at Northern State?
Northern State's acceptance rate is 93%, the 6-year graduation rate is 59%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $42K.
How many swimmers does Northern State send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Northern State aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.