D1 swimming · Patriot
Boston University Men's Swimming
Boston, MA
Q1Program identity
Boston University competes in D1 men's swimming in the Patriot.
Division
D1
Conference
Patriot
Type
Private · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
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 | 21 | 20.86 | 21.40 | 22.04 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:38.52 | 1:40.75 | 1:40.94 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:23.70 | 4:37.01 | 4:40.71 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 49.18 | 49.84 | 50.08 |
| 100 Fly | 15 | 49.68 | 50.92 | 53.16 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:48.01 | 1:49.48 | 1:49.50 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 45.68 | 46.12 | 47.45 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:02.23 | 2:04.71 | 2:05.27 |
| 200 Back | 9 | 1:49.43 | 1:50.56 | 1:53.01 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 54.83 | 55.86 | 57.38 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 3:53.93 | 4:01.81 | 4:04.00 |
| 1000 Free | 6 | 9:16.22 | 9:47.44 | 10:27.64 |
| 200 IM | 15 | 1:50.11 | 1:53.00 | 1:55.30 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
32
Seniors
4
Intl
0%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
11%
6-yr grad
89%
Tuition
$68.1K
Academics
Boston University is highly selective and graduates earn a median of $66,000 six years out.
US News: #42 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1420–1530
ACT range
32–34
Median earnings
$66K
Strongest programs
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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 Boston University's swim program?
Boston University's swim program competes in the Patriot Conference. The team finished 4th at the Patriot League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make Boston University's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Boston University's roster typically needs to be near or below 50 Free (22.04), 1650 Free (15:50.92), 200 Free (1:40.94) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Boston University recruit internationally?
No. Boston University's current roster is entirely from US states. The program recruits primarily from California, Illinois, and Massachusetts.
What's the academic profile at Boston University?
Boston University's acceptance rate is 11%, the school is ranked #42 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 89%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $66K.
How many swimmers does Boston University send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, Boston University didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 13 scored at the Patriot Championships.