D1 swimming · SEC
Vanderbilt University Women's Swimming
Nashville, TN
Q1Program identity
Vanderbilt competes in D1 women's swimming in the SEC.
Division
D1
Conference
SEC
Type
Private · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Free | 18 | 51.75 | 52.47 | 53.24 |
| 100 Fly | 14 | 56.99 | 58.17 | 1:00.04 |
| 100 Back | 11 | 56.18 | 57.61 | 58.59 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:17.17 | 2:18.35 | 2:24.87 |
| 100 Breast | 8 | 1:02.62 | 1:04.74 | 1:07.51 |
| 50 Free | 20 | 23.93 | 24.18 | 25.66 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 2:01.90 | 2:04.28 | 2:08.08 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:59.80 | 2:01.44 | 2:05.65 |
| 500 Free | 6 | 5:00.07 | 5:02.78 | 5:04.90 |
| 200 IM | 10 | 2:03.61 | 2:06.46 | 2:12.25 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:52.60 | 1:53.41 | 1:56.22 |
| 400 IM | 6 | 4:25.66 | 4:32.03 | 4:35.83 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
29
Seniors
7
Intl
10%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
6%
6-yr grad
93%
Tuition
$67.5K
Academics
Vanderbilt is among the most selective schools in the country, with admit rates around 6%.
US News: #17 National
Selectivity
Very Selective
SAT range
1500–1570
ACT range
34–35
Median earnings
$74K
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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 Vanderbilt's swim program?
Championship results for Vanderbilt aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make Vanderbilt's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Vanderbilt's roster typically needs to be near or below 100 Free (53.24), 100 Fly (1:00.04), 1000 Free (11:08.67) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Vanderbilt recruit internationally?
Yes. 10.3% of Vanderbilt's current roster is international (3 of 29 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Greece, New Zealand, and Canada.
What's the academic profile at Vanderbilt?
Vanderbilt's acceptance rate is 6%, the school is ranked #17 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 93%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $74K.
How many swimmers does Vanderbilt send to NCAAs?
Championship results for Vanderbilt aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.