D1 swimming · SEC
University of Alabama Men's Swimming
Tuscaloosa, AL
Q1Program identity
Alabama competes in D1 men's swimming in the SEC.
Division
D1
Conference
SEC
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
6th
NCAA finish
24th
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 Breast | 7 | 52.62 | 53.86 | 54.18 |
| 50 Free | 13 | 19.78 | 20.26 | 20.67 |
| 200 Breast | 5 | 1:53.97 | 1:54.32 | 1:54.94 |
| 100 Free | 11 | 42.92 | 43.48 | 44.36 |
| 200 Back | 4 | 1:39.64 | 1:41.32 | 1:42.39 |
| 100 Fly | 8 | 46.40 | 48.70 | 49.60 |
| 500 Free | 4 | 4:15.91 | 4:18.01 | 4:24.82 |
| 100 Back | 4 | 46.12 | 46.51 | 47.35 |
| 200 IM | 6 | 1:45.34 | 1:46.39 | 1:47.26 |
| 200 Free | 8 | 1:33.48 | 1:35.33 | 1:35.99 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 1:45.19 | 1:45.29 | 1:55.40 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
26
Seniors
5
Intl
35%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
77%
6-yr grad
73%
Tuition
$34.2K
Academics
Alabama enrolls 34,389 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 77%.
US News: #148 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1170–1400
ACT range
24–31
Median earnings
$52K
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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 Alabama's swim program?
Alabama's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 6th at the SEC Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 6 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make Alabama's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Alabama's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Breast (54.18), 50 Free (20.67), 1000 Free (9:08.98) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Alabama recruit internationally?
Yes. 34.6% of Alabama's current roster is international (9 of 26 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Brazil, Netherlands, Croatia, and Trinidad and Tobago.
What's the academic profile at Alabama?
Alabama's acceptance rate is 77%, the school is ranked #148 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 73%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $52K.
How many swimmers does Alabama send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Alabama sent 6 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Fly, and 100 Free.