D1 swimming · Summit
South Dakota State University Men's Swimming
Brookings, SD
Q1Program identity
South Dakota State competes in D1 men's swimming in the Summit.
Division
D1
Conference
Summit
Type
Public · Town
Q2Competition level
Conf. finish
4th
NCAA finish
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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 Fly | 8 | 1:51.38 | 1:52.18 | 1:53.24 |
| 500 Free | 12 | 4:36.99 | 4:42.35 | 4:51.68 |
| 50 Free | 27 | 21.25 | 21.89 | 23.29 |
| 400 IM | 11 | 3:58.14 | 4:00.67 | 4:10.38 |
| 200 IM | 21 | 1:52.91 | 1:54.88 | 1:57.82 |
| 200 Free | 19 | 1:41.51 | 1:43.53 | 1:46.31 |
| 200 Back | 10 | 1:52.72 | 1:56.82 | 1:58.91 |
| 100 Fly | 23 | 50.96 | 52.14 | 53.36 |
| 100 Back | 16 | 52.05 | 52.60 | 54.55 |
| 100 Breast | 14 | 55.77 | 58.61 | 59.87 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 15:48.57 | 16:12.39 | 16:43.31 |
| 200 Breast | 11 | 2:04.37 | 2:06.38 | 2:11.52 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 9:36.38 | 10:00.08 | 10:07.49 |
| 100 Free | 23 | 46.23 | 47.63 | 48.31 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
32
Seniors
8
Intl
3%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
98%
6-yr grad
59%
Tuition
$12.8K
Academics
South Dakota State enrolls 10,719 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 98%.
US News: #257 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1060–1240
ACT range
19–25
Median earnings
$50K
Strongest programs
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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 Dakota State's swim program?
South Dakota State's swim program competes in the Summit Conference. The team finished 4th at the Summit League Championships in 2025–26.
What times do I need to make South Dakota State's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for South Dakota State's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 Fly (1:53.24), 500 Free (4:51.68), 50 Free (23.29) — the top 75% of the current roster. Use the roster event-times table above to compare the full current team by event.
Does South Dakota State recruit internationally?
Yes. 3.1% of South Dakota State's current roster is international (1 of 32 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Malaysia.
What's the academic profile at South Dakota State?
South Dakota State's acceptance rate is 98%, the school is ranked #257 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 59%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $50K.
How many swimmers does South Dakota State send to NCAAs?
In 2025–26, South Dakota State didn't qualify swimmers for NCAA Championships, but 19 scored at the Summit Championships.