D1 swimming · Summit
University of South Dakota Women's Swimming
Vermillion, SD
Q1Program identity
South Dakota competes in D1 women's swimming in the Summit.
Division
D1
Conference
Summit
Type
Public · Town
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 IM | 15 | 2:05.77 | 2:10.37 | 2:15.75 |
| 50 Free | 25 | 23.89 | 24.93 | 25.44 |
| 1000 Free | 7 | 10:15.26 | 10:37.69 | 10:48.20 |
| 500 Free | 16 | 5:00.86 | 5:12.91 | 5:23.44 |
| 100 Breast | 11 | 1:03.32 | 1:07.91 | 1:12.17 |
| 200 Back | 12 | 2:02.61 | 2:06.19 | 2:13.02 |
| 100 Fly | 19 | 56.88 | 59.38 | 1:02.11 |
| 1650 Free | 5 | 17:00.13 | 17:26.32 | 17:37.22 |
| 200 Breast | 7 | 2:21.63 | 2:25.00 | 2:31.43 |
| 400 IM | 9 | 4:34.17 | 4:42.66 | 4:46.82 |
| 200 Free | 16 | 1:51.59 | 1:56.39 | 2:02.28 |
| 100 Back | 15 | 56.37 | 57.89 | 1:02.46 |
| 100 Free | 21 | 52.53 | 53.60 | 55.46 |
| 200 Fly | 8 | 2:08.26 | 2:14.81 | 2:19.42 |
Short-course yards. Events with fewer than four current swimmers with a recorded time are omitted from this summary.
Q3Roster health
Roster
41
Seniors
8
Intl
7%
Q4Academics and cost
Acceptance
99%
6-yr grad
57%
Tuition
$12.9K
Academics
South Dakota enrolls 7,619 undergraduates with an acceptance rate of 99%.
US News: #125 National
Selectivity
Less Selective
SAT range
1125–1315
ACT range
19–25
Median earnings
$46K
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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 Dakota's swim program?
Championship results for South Dakota aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.
What times do I need to make South Dakota's swim team?
Roster times vary by event, but a swimmer aiming for South Dakota's roster typically needs to be near or below 200 IM (2:15.75), 50 Free (25.44), 1000 Free (10:48.20) — 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 recruit internationally?
Yes. 7.3% of South Dakota's current roster is international (3 of 41 swimmers from outside the USA). The program has swimmers from Canada and Denmark.
What's the academic profile at South Dakota?
South Dakota's acceptance rate is 99%, the school is ranked #125 National by US News, the 6-year graduation rate is 57%, median earnings 6 years after graduation are $46K.
How many swimmers does South Dakota send to NCAAs?
Championship results for South Dakota aren't available yet for the 2025–26 season.