D1 swimming · SEC
University of Kentucky Women's Swimming
Lexington, KY
Q1Program identity
Kentucky competes in D1 women's swimming in the SEC.
Division
D1
Conference
SEC
Type
Public · City
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 Free | 13 | 1:48.60 | 1:48.87 | 1:49.85 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:57.99 | 2:03.24 | 2:05.68 |
| 500 Free | 11 | 4:46.91 | 4:50.74 | 4:55.43 |
| 100 Breast | 4 | 1:01.17 | 1:01.84 | 1:04.05 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 1:59.17 | 2:01.81 | 2:03.17 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:54.89 | 1:56.82 | 2:01.80 |
| 50 Free | 18 | 23.61 | 23.96 | 24.55 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 2:11.57 | 2:15.02 | 2:15.20 |
| 400 IM | 7 | 4:11.70 | 4:13.89 | 4:18.12 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:53.17 | 9:54.44 | 9:58.13 |
| 100 Free | 14 | 50.46 | 51.46 | 52.74 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:23.25 | 16:26.84 | 16:46.78 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 53.25 | 53.93 | 55.37 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 56.96 | 58.02 | 58.18 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
38
Seniors
8
Intl
3%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
93%
6-yr grad
69%
Tuition
$34.1K
Academics
Kentucky enrolls 25,534 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 93%.
US News: #101 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1070–1290
ACT range
21–28
Median earnings
$47K
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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 Kentucky's swim program?
Championship results for Kentucky aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Kentucky's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Kentucky's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:49.85), 200 Fly (2:05.68), 500 Free (4:55.43) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Kentucky recruit internationally?
Yes. 2.6% of Kentucky's current roster is international (1 of 38 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from South Africa.
What's the academic profile at Kentucky?
Kentucky's acceptance rate is 93%, the school is ranked #101 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 69%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $47K.
How many swimmers does Kentucky send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Kentucky aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.