Is D2 swimming competitive?

Yes. D2 swimming is highly competitive — top D2 programs recruit nationally, hold full scholarship equivalencies, and send swimmers to the NCAA D2 Championships. Many D2 swimmers have times that would earn them a spot on a mid-major D1 roster.

Do D2 swim programs offer scholarships?

Yes. D2 programs may offer up to 8.1 scholarship equivalencies per gender. These are typically split among multiple swimmers as partial scholarships, often supplemented by academic merit and need-based aid.

Division II Swimming Programs (NCAA)

Complete list of 89 NCAA Division II swim programs with recruiting time standards, costs, and academic data.

There are 89 NCAA Division II swim programs in our database. Average estimated net price is $23,044/year, and 0 of these schools meet 100% of demonstrated financial need. D2 swim programs offer up to 8.1 scholarship equivalencies per gender, typically split among the roster.

What is NCAA Division 2 swimming?

NCAA Division II swimming occupies the middle tier of college athletics — more competitive than D3 and more accessible than D1, with a strong emphasis on the complete student-athlete experience. D2 programs vary widely: some compete at near-D1 levels of intensity, while others offer a more balanced approach with smaller travel schedules and more flexibility for academic demands.

D2 programs are allowed up to 8.1 scholarship equivalencies per gender, distributed across the roster. In practice, most recruited D2 swimmers receive partial scholarships, often supplemented by academic merit aid. D2 is an excellent destination for talented swimmers who were just outside the D1 scholarship conversation, or who prioritize a specific school's academic programs and campus culture over pure athletic prestige.

What times are needed for D2 swimming?

D2 recruiting times sit roughly 5–12% slower than comparable D1 programs at the same tier of competition. A D2 swimmer competitive enough to score at conference championships typically has times that would make them a B or C-cut prospect at a mid-major D1 program. Check individual D2 school profiles on University Swim Fit for event-by-event A/B/C cut benchmarks for specific programs.

How many Division II swim programs exist?

There are 89 NCAA Division II swim programs in the University Swim Fit database, spread across conferences including the GLIAC, RMAC, PSAC, NEC, and more than a dozen others. Programs are spread across all regions of the country, with strong concentrations in the Northeast, Midwest, and South.

The average estimated net price across these 89 programs is $23,044 per year, and 0 of them commit to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need. Net price varies dramatically by program type, location, and the financial aid philosophy of each institution — which is why comparing program-by-program is essential before targeting a recruiting list.

Most Affordable Division II Swim Programs

Truman State University — $15,100 est net
Frostburg State University — $15,500 est net
University of Montevallo — $15,500 est net
University of Missouri-St Louis — $16,200 est net
Missouri University of Science and Technology — $16,900 est net

All Division II Programs

All 89 programs listed alphabetically — click any school for recruiting times, costs, and full profile.

School	Location	Type	Est Net/yr	Niche
Adams State University	Alamosa, CO	public	$22,600	C+
Adelphi University	Garden City, NY	private	$22,800	C+
Ashland University	Ashland, OH	private	$29,100	C+
Assumption University	Worcester, MA	private	$27,700	C+
Augustana University	Sioux Falls, SD	private	$29,800	C+
Barry University	Miami, FL	private	$27,700	C+
Barton College	Wilson, NC	private	$30,000	C+
Bentley University	Waltham, MA	private	$28,400	C+
Biola University	La Mirada, CA	private	$28,900	C+
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania	Bloomsburg, PA	public	$21,900	C+
Carson-Newman University	Jefferson City, TN	private	$20,200	C+
Catawba College	Salisbury, NC	private	$22,000	C+
Chowan University	Murfreesboro, NC	private	$27,000	C+
Clarion University of Pennsylvania	Clarion, PA	public	$20,700	C+
College of Staten Island CUNY	Staten Island, NY	public	$17,300	C+
Colorado Mesa University	Grand Junction, CO	private	$26,300	C+
Colorado School of Mines	Golden, CO	private	$24,200	C+
Colorado State University Pueblo	Pueblo, CO	public	$20,700	C+
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	Bloomsburg, PA	public	$24,500	C+
Concordia University-Irvine	Irvine, CA	private	$23,800	C+
Converse University	Spartanburg, SC	private	$26,600	C+
Davenport University	Grand Rapids, MI	private	$29,700	C+
Davis & Elkins College	Elkins, WV	private	$25,600	C+
Delta State University	Cleveland, MS	public	$21,300	C+
Drury University	Springfield, MO	private	$29,100	B-
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania	Edinboro, PA	public	$23,400	C+
Emmanuel University	Franklin Springs, GA	private	$22,600	C+
Emory & Henry University	Emory, VA	private	$21,500	A
Fairmont State University	Fairmont, WV	public	$23,300	C+
Felician University	Lodi, NJ	private	$25,100	C+
Florida Institute of Technology	Melbourne, FL	private	$21,500	C+
Florida Southern College	Lakeland, FL	private	$25,800	C+
Fresno Pacific University	Fresno, CA	private	$20,400	C+
Frostburg State University	Frostburg, MD	public	$15,500	C+
Gannon University	Erie, PA	private	$24,500	C+
Grand Valley State University	Allendale, MI	public	$24,600	B-
Henderson State University	Arkadelphia, AR	public	$17,600	C+
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Indiana, PA	public	$22,000	C+
King University	Bristol, TN	private	$20,400	C+
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	Kutztown, PA	public	$20,500	C+
Lake Superior State University	Sault Ste Marie, MI	public	$23,700	C+
Lees-McRae College	Banner Elk, NC	private	$25,900	C+
Lenoir-Rhyne University	Hickory, NC	private	$20,000	C+
Lewis University	Romeoville, IL	private	$23,900	C+
Lock Haven University	Lock Haven, PA	private	$26,200	C+
Lynn University	Boca Raton, FL	private	$23,000	C+
Malone University	Canton, OH	private	$24,100	C+
Mars Hill University	Mars Hill, NC	private	$20,400	C+
Maryville University of Saint Louis	Saint Louis, MO	public	$18,900	C+
McKendree University	Lebanon, IL	private	$20,300	C+
Minnesota State University Moorhead	Moorhead, MN	public	$25,000	A
Missouri University of Science and Technology	Rolla, MO	public	$16,900	C+
Northern Michigan University	Marquette, MI	private	$21,800	C+
Notre Dame College	Cleveland, OH	private	$21,600	A
Nova Southeastern University	Fort Lauderdale, FL	private	$27,500	C+
Oklahoma Christian University	Edmond, OK	private	$21,900	C+
Ouachita Baptist University	Arkadelphia, AR	private	$24,200	C+
Pace University	New York, NY	private	$27,600	C+
Pennsylvania Western University	California, PA	private	$18,400	A+
Quincy University	Quincy, IL	private	$21,900	C+
Roberts Wesleyan University	Rochester, NY	private	$28,700	A
Rockhurst University	Kansas City, MO	private	$20,700	C+
Rollins College	Winter Park, FL	private	$28,700	C+
Saginaw Valley State University	University Center, MI	public	$21,200	C+
Saint Cloud State University	Saint Cloud, MN	public	$24,300	C+
Saint Michael's College	Colchester, VT	private	$23,100	C+
Salem University	Salem, WV	private	$21,400	C+
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	Shippensburg, PA	public	$23,400	C+
Southern Connecticut State University	New Haven, CT	public	$17,800	C+
Southwest Baptist University	Bolivar, MO	private	$22,200	C+
The College of Saint Rose	Albany, NY	private	$25,100	C+
The University of Findlay	Findlay, OH	public	$18,100	C+
The University of Tampa	Tampa, FL	public	$18,200	C+
The University of Texas Permian Basin	Odessa, TX	public	$18,500	C+
Truman State University	Kirksville, MO	public	$15,100	C+
University of Bridgeport	Bridgeport, CT	public	$21,000	C+
University of Indianapolis	Indianapolis, IN	public	$23,800	B-
University of Missouri-St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	public	$16,200	C+
University of Montevallo	Montevallo, AL	public	$15,500	C+
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Kearney, NE	public	$20,600	C+
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown	Johnstown, PA	public	$20,900	A
University of Sioux Falls	Sioux Falls, SD	public	$18,400	C+
Walsh University	North Canton, OH	private	$24,400	C+
Wayne State University	Detroit, MI	public	$23,700	C+
West Chester University of Pennsylvania	West Chester, PA	public	$24,200	C+
West Virginia Wesleyan College	Buckhannon, WV	private	$25,800	A
Wheeling University	Wheeling, WV	private	$25,700	C+
William Jewell College	Liberty, MO	private	$27,500	C+
Wingate University	Wingate, NC	private	$26,900	B-

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is D2 swimming competitive?: Yes. D2 swimming is highly competitive — top D2 programs recruit nationally, hold full scholarship equivalencies, and send swimmers to the NCAA D2 Championships. Many D2 swimmers have times that would earn them a spot on a mid-major D1 roster.
Do D2 swim programs offer scholarships?: Yes. D2 programs may offer up to 8.1 scholarship equivalencies per gender. These are typically split among multiple swimmers as partial scholarships, often supplemented by academic merit and need-based aid.

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