University of South DakotaSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions
Review University of South Dakota's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence.
University of South Dakota fields a 61-swimmer roster in NCAA I (SD).
Official athletics roster last checked Oct 25, 2026; times from public meet results.
61-swimmer roster
28 men and 33 women, 3 coaches.
Selectivity & int'l share
International students make up 6.9% of the student body.
Total annual cost
Graduation rate 60%; median earnings $51,926 (U.S. College Scorecard).
On the roster this season.
What changed on University of South Dakota's official roster since Sep 1, 2026 — counts only, checked daily.
0 newly listed · 1 no longer listed
Last change Oct 14, 2026.
14 freshmen · 13 seniors
Current roster by academic year.
3 coaches listed
No staff change recorded this season.
Most recent results on file: Minnesota State vs. South Dakota (Oct 2, 2026, Mankato) · NCAA Division I Men's Championships (Mar 25, 2026) · CSCAA National Invitational Championship (Mar 12, 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 | 26 | 19.15 | 20.76 | 22.25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Free | 22 | 42.98 | 45.23 | 47.74 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Free | 22 | 1:38.48 | 1:39.95 | 1:43.97 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 500 Free | 17 | 4:22.31 | 4:31.21 | 4:42.90 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Back | 15 | 21.71 | 23.03 | 23.83 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Back | 14 | 45.21 | 48.74 | 50.75 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Back | 11 | 1:42.68 | 1:47.33 | 1:54.26 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Breast | 14 | 25.12 | 26.20 | 27.08 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Breast | 14 | 54.00 | 55.63 | 58.24 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Breast | 8 | 1:57.26 | 2:04.25 | 2:06.65 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 50 Fly | 21 | 21.62 | 22.42 | 23.72 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 Fly | 25 | 47.06 | 50.19 | 52.62 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 Fly | 11 | 1:50.49 | 1:52.34 | 1:55.36 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 100 IM | 19 | 50.64 | 52.33 | 54.54 | 2026-10-06 |
| Men | 200 IM | 21 | 1:47.86 | 1:53.21 | 1:55.13 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Free | 32 | 23.02 | 23.78 | 24.64 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Free | 27 | 50.78 | 52.03 | 53.35 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Free | 23 | 1:48.71 | 1:51.55 | 1:58.09 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 500 Free | 21 | 4:52.17 | 5:02.25 | 5:12.91 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Back | 18 | 25.54 | 26.73 | 27.81 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Back | 21 | 54.94 | 56.25 | 58.78 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Back | 20 | 1:59.31 | 2:03.85 | 2:07.46 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Breast | 15 | 28.75 | 29.90 | 32.26 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Breast | 16 | 1:01.30 | 1:04.37 | 1:08.49 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Breast | 9 | 2:13.36 | 2:20.90 | 2:25.00 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 50 Fly | 24 | 25.20 | 26.74 | 27.81 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 Fly | 25 | 54.90 | 57.26 | 59.38 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 Fly | 10 | 2:00.28 | 2:05.59 | 2:08.66 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 100 IM | 21 | 56.73 | 59.13 | 1:01.76 | 2026-10-06 |
| Women | 200 IM | 21 | 2:01.02 | 2:05.77 | 2:11.33 | 2026-10-06 |
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 University of South Dakota swimmers trained before college.
Clubs of the 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Swim Team | South Dakota | 4 | 2025 (2), 2023 (2) | 400 IM, 200 Free, 100 Back | 22 |
| University of Denver Hilltoppers | Colorado | 3 | 2025, 2023 (2) | 200 Back, 100 Back, 500 Free | 61 |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines / DSMY Marlins | Iowa | 3 | 2025, 2024, 2023 | 1000 Free, 500 Free, 50 Back | 29 |
| South Metro Storm | Minnesota | 2 | 2025, 2024 | 50 Fly, 400 IM | 28 |
| South East Metro Sharks | Minnesota | 2 | 2026, 2023 | 1000 Free | 24 |
| Pleasant Prairie Patriots | Wisconsin | 2 | 2026, 2024 | 200 Back, 1000 Free | 16 |
| Razorback Aquatic Club Aquahawgs | Arkansas | 2 | 2024, 2023 | 500 Free, 200 Free | 16 |
| Waukee Waves | Iowa Swimming | 2 | 2026, 2025 | 1000 Free, 200 Back | 12 |
| Linn-Mar Swim Team | Iowa | 2 | 2024 (2) | 1000 Free, 500 Free | 9 |
| FMC Aquatic Club | Illinois | 1 | 2025 | 100 Fly | 59 |
| Pikes Peak Athletics | Colorado | 1 | 2024 | 500 Free | 38 |
| Badger Aquatic Club (WI) | Wisconsin | 1 | 2023 | 50 Free | 33 |
What this team studies.
From the official roster.
STEM 1 · Business 1 · Other 9
Among the 11 swimmers who list a major on the official roster.
14 FR · 17 SO · 17 JR · 13 SR
Graduation 60% · Retention 79%
School-wide graduation and first-year retention rates (U.S. College Scorecard).
International admissions requirements.
TOEFL 71 · IELTS 6.0
Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26)
Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Not disclosed.
Unclear (as of 2025–26)
International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.
| Field | Value | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL minimum | 71 | Verified |
| IELTS minimum | 6.0 | Verified |
| Application systems | Common App;Direct/Institutional (as of 2025–26) | Pending |
| Application fee | Not disclosed | Pending |
| RD deadline | Not disclosed | Pending |
| Int'l tuition | $12,942 | Gov data |
| Total cost (COA) | $27,932 | Gov data |
| Aid for international | Unclear (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 $12,942.