NCAA I swimming program

Bellarmine UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Bellarmine University's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether Bellarmine University belongs on your college list.

Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field

Bellarmine University at a glance for swimmers.

A direct read: how strong the program is, what kind of athlete fits, and what an international applicant must check.

Athletic
NCAA I

38-swimmer roster

21 men and 17 women, 4 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
86.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.2% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$61,691

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 64%; median earnings $62,069 (U.S. College Scorecard).

Swimming recruiting standards by event.

The team's current-roster SCY (25-yard) times — each swimmer's best, last 4 years. This is the most direct read on the recruiting bar.

GenderEvent (SCY)SwimmersFastestTop 25%MedianLast raced
Men50 Free20 20.5721.2821.91 2026-02-21
Men100 Free20 43.7846.4747.44 2026-02-21
Men200 Free15 1:36.301:40.591:43.06 2026-02-20
Men500 Free10 4:29.654:34.234:39.23 2026-02-18
Men50 Back7 22.5923.6224.27 2026-02-20
Men100 Back7 48.8850.6151.09 2026-02-20
Men200 Back8 1:48.511:51.221:53.46 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast6 26.2526.3827.40 2026-02-21
Men100 Breast6 55.9557.0058.34 2026-02-21
Men200 Breast5 2:01.162:07.052:08.20 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly13 22.4622.9623.60 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly13 49.3150.8251.72 2026-02-19
Men200 Fly6 1:50.871:54.591:54.96 2026-02-20
Men200 IM10 1:52.301:53.681:55.25 2026-02-20
Women50 Free18 23.6924.5225.81 2026-02-19
Women100 Free16 51.6953.5255.14 2026-02-21
Women200 Free16 1:52.831:56.011:57.56 2026-02-20
Women500 Free8 5:04.885:08.685:11.94 2026-02-19
Women50 Back8 26.3427.8628.52 2026-02-20
Women100 Back8 55.8957.6459.83 2026-02-20
Women200 Back8 2:00.582:04.502:06.48 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast4 29.9631.5032.14 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast3 1:03.811:05.761:07.71 2026-02-20
Women50 Fly9 26.6127.7928.41 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly11 57.5359.081:00.80 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly4 2:06.732:06.982:07.67 2026-02-20
Women200 IM6 2:05.132:10.122:11.73 2026-02-18

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Bellarmine University's level compares — full NCAA I time bands and rankings for each event:

Women's 50 FreeWomen's 100 FreeWomen's 200 FreeWomen's 100 BackWomen's 100 FlyWomen's 200 IMMen's 50 FreeMen's 100 FreeMen's 200 FreeMen's 100 BackMen's 100 FlyMen's 200 IM

Roster profile & event depth.

How many current swimmers race each event — men vs women. Heavier bars mean the program carries more depth there.

Bellarmine University competes in NCAA I with 38 swimmers (21 men, 17 women) and 4 coaches. Use the depth below with the event time bands above to judge whether your event is a strength of this program.

Men's event depth

50 Free
20
100 Free
20
200 Free
15
500 Free
10
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
5
50 Back
7
100 Back
7
200 Back
8
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
13
200 Fly
6
200 IM
10
400 IM
4

Women's event depth

50 Free
18
100 Free
16
200 Free
16
500 Free
8
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
4
50 Back
8
100 Back
8
200 Back
8
50 Breast
4
100 Breast
3
200 Breast
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
11
200 Fly
4
200 IM
6
400 IM

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$48,770Gov data
Total cost (COA)$61,691Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

Strong enough athletically is only half the call — families still need cost, aid and return.

$61,691

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $48,770.

Unclear

International aid policy

Shown as recorded; "Not disclosed" never converted into "no aid".

$62,069

Median earnings

Graduation rate 64%. Context, not a promise of individual outcome (Scorecard).

Evidence, not a black box.

Real source snippets behind the international admissions fields — with status and a link to check the original.

English requirementTOEFL : The minimum scores are: Paper-based test 550, Internet based test 79 or 80, or Computer based test 213, MELAB : Obtain a score of 78 or higher, IELTS : Obtain a score of 6.0 or higher. Duolingo English Test : Obtain a score of 105 o… source ↗
Verified
Application processInternational applicants: these designations apply regardless of citizenship. source ↗
Verified
International aidNo need-based financial aid is available to international students. source ↗
Web source

Is Bellarmine University a good fit for international swimmers?

Bellarmine University competes in NCAA I and carries 38 swimmers. Compare your event time with the team bands above to judge the athletic fit before anything else.

International applicants should then check language requirements (79 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($61,691) and aid (Unclear) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Bellarmine University's range. Then review admissions, cost and aid. Save it to your list only if athletic, academic and financial signals all make sense.

This page is informational and does not guarantee recruiting interest or admission. The goal is a better, evidence-backed college list.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers from this school's recorded data.

What are Bellarmine University's English requirements for international students?Bellarmine University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Bellarmine University?Bellarmine University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $61,691 (international tuition $48,770).
Does Bellarmine University offer financial aid to international students?Bellarmine University's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is Bellarmine University's swim program?Bellarmine University competes in NCAA I and carries 38 swimmers (21 men, 17 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.78 with a median of 47.44.

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