D1 swimming · SEC
University of South Carolina Men's Swimming
Columbia, SC
Competition level
Conf. finish
11th
NCAA finish
42nd
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 | 11 | 1:35.71 | 1:38.50 | 1:40.70 |
| 100 Back | 5 | 46.78 | 48.17 | 49.51 |
| 400 IM | 4 | 3:56.54 | 4:00.41 | 4:02.69 |
| 200 Fly | 4 | 1:45.37 | 1:48.45 | 1:55.57 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 14:57.46 | 15:17.57 | 15:21.11 |
| 100 Breast | 4 | 52.73 | 55.04 | 55.69 |
| 200 IM | 7 | 1:48.30 | 1:49.62 | 1:53.05 |
| 200 Breast | 4 | 1:54.81 | 1:59.74 | 2:04.56 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 4:20.69 | 4:25.06 | 4:29.77 |
| 200 Back | 5 | 1:44.89 | 1:46.62 | 1:46.81 |
| 50 Free | 15 | 20.27 | 20.75 | 22.09 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 8:59.71 | 9:13.59 | 9:14.99 |
| 100 Free | 13 | 43.90 | 44.96 | 45.96 |
| 100 Fly | 10 | 47.15 | 49.67 | 52.21 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D1
Conference
SEC
Type
Public · City
Roster health
Roster
21
Seniors
5
Intl
29%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
60%
6-yr grad
78%
Tuition
$36K
Academics
South Carolina enrolls 30,187 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 60%.
US News: #82 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1180–1360
ACT range
26–32
Median earnings
$51K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is South Carolina's swim program?
South Carolina's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 11th at the SEC Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 6 swimmers for NCAA D1 Championships.
What times do I need to make South Carolina's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for South Carolina's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Free (1:40.70), 100 Back (49.51), 400 IM (4:02.69) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does South Carolina recruit internationally?
Yes. 28.6% of South Carolina's current roster is international (6 of 21 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from France, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Iceland, and England.
What's the academic profile at South Carolina?
South Carolina's acceptance rate is 60%, the school is ranked #82 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 78%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $51K.
How many swimmers does South Carolina send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, South Carolina sent 6 swimmers to NCAA D1 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 100 Back, 100 Fly, and 1650 Free.