NCAA II swimming program

Bentley UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Bentley 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 II

56-swimmer roster

27 men and 29 women, 3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
45.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 14.6% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$79,548

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 87%; median earnings $120,959 (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 Free27 21.1422.2222.80 2026-02-15
Men100 Free25 46.2747.9548.98 2026-02-15
Men200 Free21 1:42.761:44.841:47.90 2026-02-14
Men500 Free17 4:39.304:49.225:02.38 2026-02-13
Men50 Back13 23.5424.6026.47 2026-02-14
Men100 Back12 50.2551.4955.12 2026-02-14
Men200 Back9 1:50.111:56.742:02.44 2026-02-15
Men50 Breast16 26.6128.8929.86 2026-02-14
Men100 Breast14 56.911:02.901:04.78 2026-02-14
Men200 Breast11 2:05.452:17.072:20.23 2026-02-15
Men50 Fly16 23.3823.7724.74 2026-02-14
Men100 Fly16 49.9251.7253.94 2026-02-14
Men200 Fly10 1:52.161:57.422:02.39 2026-02-15
Men100 IM8 52.6955.9257.75 2025-12-07
Men200 IM13 1:53.031:57.191:59.45 2026-02-13
Women50 Free26 24.5326.0927.11 2026-02-15
Women100 Free24 53.8856.1959.15 2026-02-15
Women200 Free22 1:56.012:02.742:06.98 2026-02-14
Women500 Free18 4:59.665:22.435:37.62 2026-02-13
Women50 Back15 27.5529.5530.93 2026-02-14
Women100 Back15 59.071:01.961:04.88 2026-02-14
Women200 Back12 2:07.912:14.682:16.38 2026-02-15
Women50 Breast15 31.0132.6235.11 2026-02-14
Women100 Breast14 1:05.921:09.101:15.16 2026-02-14
Women200 Breast11 2:22.712:28.052:39.06 2026-02-15
Women50 Fly16 26.9328.3929.19 2026-02-14
Women100 Fly16 58.011:01.321:03.01 2026-02-14
Women200 Fly8 2:09.092:14.162:18.31 2026-02-15
Women100 IM7 58.091:03.771:05.11 2025-12-07
Women200 IM12 2:05.812:12.252:18.84 2026-02-13

NCAA II recruiting standards by event

See how Bentley University's level compares — full NCAA II 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.

Bentley University competes in NCAA II with 56 swimmers (27 men, 29 women) and 3 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
27
100 Free
25
200 Free
21
500 Free
17
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
6
50 Back
13
100 Back
12
200 Back
9
50 Breast
16
100 Breast
14
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
10
100 IM
8
200 IM
13
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
26
100 Free
24
200 Free
22
500 Free
18
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
9
50 Back
15
100 Back
15
200 Back
12
50 Breast
15
100 Breast
14
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
8
100 IM
7
200 IM
12
400 IM
7

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 90 · IELTS 7.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee $75, RD deadline January 15.

Aid

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum90Pending
IELTS minimum7.0Pending
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application fee$75Verified
RD deadlineJanuary 15Verified
Int'l tuition$61,000Gov data
Total cost (COA)$79,548Gov data
Aid for internationalNonePending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$79,548

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $61,000.

None

International aid policy

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

$120,959

Median earnings

Graduation rate 87%. 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.

Application processComplete the Common Application* (you'll need to create an account to get started). source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students are not eligible for need-based funding from Bentley. source ↗
Pending
English requirementThe preferred overall score and required minimum sub scores are noted below: Exam Type Preferred Overall Score Sub Score Minimum Requirement TOEFL Internet-based (prior to 1/21/26) 90 20 IELTS 7 6.5 Duolingo 120-130 source ↗
Pending

Is Bentley University a good fit for international swimmers?

Bentley University competes in NCAA II and carries 56 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 (90 TOEFL / 7.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($79,548) and aid (None) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Bentley 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 Bentley University's English requirements for international students?Bentley University lists a minimum TOEFL of 90 and IELTS 7.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Bentley University?Bentley University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $79,548 (international tuition $61,000).
Does Bentley University offer financial aid to international students?Bentley University's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is Bentley University's swim program?Bentley University competes in NCAA II and carries 56 swimmers (27 men, 29 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.27 with a median of 48.98.

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