D2 swimming · SSC
Nova Southeastern University Men's Swimming
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Competition level
Conf. finish
2nd
NCAA finish
25th
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1650 Free | 6 | 15:49.77 | 16:15.52 | 16:28.39 |
| 500 Free | 10 | 4:31.64 | 4:39.15 | 4:39.45 |
| 200 Fly | 7 | 1:53.18 | 1:54.16 | 1:55.03 |
| 200 Back | 7 | 1:46.64 | 1:48.82 | 1:54.14 |
| 50 Free | 19 | 20.87 | 22.18 | 22.94 |
| 200 IM | 13 | 1:51.75 | 1:53.38 | 1:55.75 |
| 100 Back | 6 | 48.69 | 50.81 | 52.71 |
| 100 Free | 17 | 45.05 | 47.18 | 48.71 |
| 200 Breast | 8 | 2:01.26 | 2:04.06 | 2:11.94 |
| 200 Free | 14 | 1:39.25 | 1:41.90 | 1:43.90 |
| 100 Fly | 16 | 49.48 | 52.67 | 54.46 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:17.47 | 9:38.29 | 9:42.89 |
| 100 Breast | 10 | 54.95 | 56.31 | 1:00.34 |
| 400 IM | 9 | 3:59.28 | 4:01.62 | 4:04.02 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Program identity
Division
D2
Conference
SSC
Type
Private · Suburban
Roster health
Roster
24
Seniors
9
Intl
17%
Academics and cost
Acceptance
73%
6-yr grad
62%
Tuition
$38.7K
Academics
Nova Southeastern enrolls 7,311 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 73%.
US News: #123 National
Selectivity
Moderate
SAT range
1030–1300
ACT range
19–28
Median earnings
$58K
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
How competitive is Nova Southeastern's swim program?
Nova Southeastern's swim program competes at the NCAA Championship level. The team finished 2nd at the Sunshine State Conference Championships in 2025–26 and qualified 14 swimmers for NCAA D2 Championships.
What times do I need to make Nova Southeastern's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for Nova Southeastern's roster typically needs to be near or below 1650 Free (16:28.39), 500 Free (4:39.45), 200 Fly (1:55.03) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does Nova Southeastern recruit internationally?
Yes. 16.7% of Nova Southeastern's current roster is international (4 of 24 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Hungary, Spain, Brazil, and Sweden.
What's the academic profile at Nova Southeastern?
Nova Southeastern's acceptance rate is 73%, the school is ranked #123 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 62%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $58K.
How many swimmers does Nova Southeastern send to NCAAs?
In the 2025–26 season, Nova Southeastern sent 14 swimmers to NCAA D2 Championships. Qualifiers competed in events including 1000 Free, 100 Back, and 100 Breast.