D1 swimming · SEC
University of South Carolina Women's Swimming
Columbia, SC
Q1Program identity
South Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Free | 5 | 9:45.68 | 9:46.17 | 9:57.15 |
| 200 IM | 11 | 1:59.77 | 2:02.38 | 2:04.88 |
| 1650 Free | 4 | 16:18.38 | 16:18.78 | 17:04.11 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:11.66 | 2:14.64 | 2:15.07 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 50.15 | 50.82 | 51.25 |
| 200 Free | 10 | 1:46.55 | 1:47.99 | 1:48.34 |
| 500 Free | 7 | 4:41.28 | 4:48.69 | 4:58.78 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 1:57.60 | 1:58.03 | 1:59.86 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 1:00.94 | 1:01.67 | 1:03.79 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:10.67 | 4:14.48 | 4:19.12 |
| 50 Free | 18 | 23.04 | 23.63 | 23.98 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:54.35 | 1:56.60 | 1:57.47 |
| 100 Fly | 13 | 54.10 | 56.43 | 57.26 |
| 100 Back | 8 | 53.55 | 54.08 | 54.77 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
51
Seniors
10
Intl
10%
Q4Academics 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
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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 South Carolina's swim program?
Championship results for South Carolina aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
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 1000 Free (9:57.15), 200 IM (2:04.88), 1650 Free (17:04.11) — 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. 9.8% of South Carolina's current roster is international (5 of 51 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada, Hungary, and United Kingdom.
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?
Championship results for South Carolina aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.