South Dakota State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review South Dakota State University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.
South Dakota State University fields a 57-swimmer roster in NCAA I (SD).
Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.
57-swimmer roster
23 men and 34 women, 3 coaches.
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 4.2% of the student body.
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 62%; median earnings $55,070 (U.S. College Scorecard).
On the roster this season.
What changed on South Dakota State University's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.
0 newly listed · 0 no longer listed
No change recorded yet this season.
8 freshmen · 7 seniors
Current roster by academic year.
3 coaches listed
No staff change recorded this season.
Most recent results on file: Augustana v. SDSU 2 (Oct 10, 2026) · Augustana v. SDSU (Oct 9, 2026) · Summit League Championships (Feb 18, 2026).
Swimming recruiting standards by event.
Current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best over the last 4 seasons.
| Gender | Event (SCY) | Swimmers | Fastest | Top 25% | Median | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 50 Free | 32 | 19.81 | 21.25 | 21.89 | 2026-10-15 |
| Men | 100 Free | 31 | 44.24 | 46.52 | 47.65 | 2026-10-15 |
| Men | 200 Free | 23 | 1:38.22 | 1:41.54 | 1:44.23 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 22 | 4:30.59 | 4:41.79 | 4:45.21 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 23 | 22.61 | 24.91 | 25.35 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 24 | 48.63 | 52.34 | 53.15 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Back | 15 | 1:47.77 | 1:53.24 | 1:54.86 | 2026-10-15 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 22 | 24.67 | 26.34 | 27.56 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 22 | 53.38 | 56.57 | 59.09 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Breast | 14 | 1:57.90 | 2:05.61 | 2:08.19 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 22 | 22.09 | 23.16 | 23.98 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 28 | 47.70 | 51.12 | 52.16 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Fly | 10 | 1:47.98 | 1:51.47 | 1:52.11 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 IM | 20 | 51.70 | 52.75 | 53.54 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 26 | 1:47.92 | 1:52.97 | 1:55.01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 32 | 23.29 | 24.52 | 25.45 | 2026-10-15 |
| Women | 100 Free | 29 | 50.85 | 53.80 | 54.96 | 2026-10-15 |
| Women | 200 Free | 26 | 1:49.77 | 1:54.31 | 1:58.96 | 2026-10-15 |
| Women | 500 Free | 20 | 4:57.02 | 5:10.90 | 5:16.83 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 20 | 25.85 | 28.33 | 29.48 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 19 | 56.54 | 59.47 | 1:01.43 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Back | 11 | 2:01.63 | 2:07.42 | 2:10.71 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 17 | 29.68 | 30.78 | 31.97 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 19 | 1:02.87 | 1:06.33 | 1:08.05 | 2026-10-15 |
| Women | 200 Breast | 17 | 2:18.23 | 2:23.97 | 2:27.05 | 2026-10-15 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 21 | 24.34 | 26.90 | 27.53 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 26 | 54.83 | 58.38 | 59.56 | 2026-10-15 |
| Women | 200 Fly | 14 | 2:04.83 | 2:06.97 | 2:11.99 | 2026-10-15 |
| Women | 100 IM | 21 | 57.89 | 1:00.21 | 1:02.25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 22 | 2:03.82 | 2:08.01 | 2:11.27 | 2026-10-15 |
NCAA I recruiting standards by event
Full NCAA I time bands and rankings by event:
Roster profile & event depth.
Men's event depth
Women's event depth
Where South Dakota State University swimmers trained before college.
Clubs of the 50 current roster swimmers we could trace to a club in the two years before college. One swimmer can count for two clubs.
| Club | Where | On this roster | Class of | Best events before college | College swimmers from club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Omaha Aquatics | Nebraska | 4 | 2026, 2025 (3) | 50 Breast, 200 Free, 50 Fly, 100 Breast | 40 |
| Rushmore Swim Team | South Dakota | 3 | 2025 (3) | 500 Free, 50 Fly | 11 |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines / DSMY Marlins | Iowa | 2 | 2025 (2) | 1000 Free, 500 Free | 29 |
| Iowa Flyers Swim Club | Iowa | 2 | 2025, 2022 | 100 Back, 200 Free | 25 |
| Waukee Waves | Iowa Swimming | 2 | 2025 (2) | 1000 Free, 500 Free | 12 |
| Swim Omaha | Nebraska | 2 | 2026 (2) | 200 Free, 50 Breast | 11 |
| Watertown Area Swim Club | South Dakota | 2 | 2026, 2024 | 200 Free, 500 Free | 9 |
| Spokane Waves Aquatic Team | Washington | 2 | 2026, 2024 | 50 Fly, 200 Fly | 7 |
| Brookings Swim Club | South Dakota | 2 | 2025, 2023 | 200 Back, 50 Breast | 3 |
| SwimAtlanta | Georgia | 1 | 2025 | 1000 Free | 77 |
| Sarasota Sharks | Florida | 1 | 2025 | 1000 Free | 42 |
| Pikes Peak Athletics | Colorado | 1 | 2025 | 200 Free | 38 |
What this team studies.
From the official roster.
STEM 12 · Business 11 · Other 22
Among the 45 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.
8 FR · 26 SO · 13 JR · 7 SR · 2 GR
Graduation 62% · Retention 84%
School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).
International admissions requirements.
TOEFL 61 (as of 2025–26) · IELTS 5.5
Not disclosed
Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Not disclosed.
Merit aid (as of 2025–26)
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 61 (as of 2025–26) | Verified |
| IELTS minimum | 5.5 | Verified |
| Application systems | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Application fee | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| RD deadline | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Int'l tuition | $12,809 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $28,146 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Merit aid (as of 2025–26) | Pending |
Values marked “as of” were last confirmed on the school’s own website in that application cycle.
Cost, aid and outcomes.
Total cost of attendance
U.S. College Scorecard; international tuition $12,809.