D1 swimming · SEC
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Women's Swimming
Knoxville, TN
Competition 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 IM | 12 | 1:59.28 | 2:01.86 | 2:03.53 |
| 200 Free | 15 | 1:44.88 | 1:46.58 | 1:48.57 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:53.09 | 1:54.73 | 1:57.24 |
| 200 Fly | 6 | 1:52.08 | 1:59.23 | 2:04.90 |
| 100 Free | 16 | 48.36 | 49.15 | 50.18 |
| 100 Breast | 7 | 58.47 | 1:00.31 | 1:02.15 |
| 100 Back | 10 | 51.97 | 54.01 | 54.71 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 53.12 | 54.06 | 56.37 |
| 500 Free | 11 | 4:47.88 | 4:48.59 | 4:53.21 |
| 1000 Free | 4 | 10:01.38 | 10:02.26 | 10:08.31 |
| 50 Free | 17 | 22.41 | 22.62 | 23.84 |
| 200 Breast | 6 | 2:09.70 | 2:11.72 | 2:16.49 |
| 400 IM | 5 | 4:04.07 | 4:14.66 | 4:19.61 |
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
31
Seniors
4
Intl
36%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
42%
6-yr grad
73%
Tuition
$33.3K
Academics
Tennessee enrolls 30,564 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 42%.
US News: #84 National
Selectivity
Selective
SAT range
1200–1370
ACT range
25–31
Median earnings
$48K
Next 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 Tennessee's swim program?
Championship results for Tennessee aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Tennessee's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Tennessee's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 IM (2:03.53), 200 Free (1:48.57), 200 Back (1:57.24) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Tennessee recruit internationally?
Yes. 35.5% of Tennessee's current roster is international (11 of 31 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada, South Africa, Germany, Sweden, and Japan.
What's the academic profile at Tennessee?
Tennessee's acceptance rate is 42%, the school is ranked #84 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 73%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $48K.
How many swimmers does Tennessee send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Tennessee aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.