D1 swimming · SEC
Louisiana State University Men's Swimming
Baton Rouge, LA
Q1Program identity
LSU competes in D1 men's swimming in the SEC.
Division
D1
Conference
SEC
Type
Public · City
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
7th
NCAA finish
16th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:18.69 | 4:23.01 | 4:23.97 |
| 1000 Free | 5 | 8:55.60 | 8:58.00 | 9:03.73 |
| 100 Free | 12 | 43.69 | 44.16 | 44.29 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:34.29 | 1:37.17 | 1:37.72 |
| 100 Breast | 5 | 51.72 | 52.26 | 56.68 |
| 50 Free | 13 | 19.42 | 20.21 | 21.15 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 14:52.88 | 14:56.06 | 14:56.09 |
| 100 Back | 4 | 48.57 | 49.28 | 50.26 |
| 200 Fly | 5 | 1:44.63 | 1:45.39 | 1:48.98 |
| 200 Back | 6 | 1:47.68 | 1:54.42 | 1:55.58 |
| 200 IM | 8 | 1:50.91 | 1:56.53 | 1:58.86 |
| 100 Fly | 7 | 47.22 | 48.24 | 51.60 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 1:54.79 | 1:54.95 | 2:00.35 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
31
Seniors
10
Intl
36%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
73%
6-yr grad
67%
Tuition
$28.6K
Academics
LSU enrolls 34,242 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 73%.
US News: #85 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1180–1340
ACT range
24–30
Median earnings
$49K
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Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is LSU's swim program?
LSU's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 7th at the SEC Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 8 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make LSU's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for LSU's roster typically needs to be near or below 500 Free (4:23.97), 1000 Free (9:03.73), 100 Free (44.29) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does LSU recruit internationally?
Yes. 35.5% of LSU's current roster is international (11 of 31 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from France, Poland, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Russia.
What's the academic profile at LSU?
LSU's acceptance rate is 73%, the school is ranked #85 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 67%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $49K.
How many swimmers does LSU send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, LSU sent 8 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Breast, and 100 Fly.