NCAA III swimming program

Bridgewater State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Bridgewater State 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 III

42-swimmer roster

23 men and 19 women, 5 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
87.8%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.7% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$26,160

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 53%; median earnings $57,466 (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 Free22 20.9722.9824.23 2026-02-15
Men100 Free21 46.9650.3852.59 2026-02-15
Men200 Free18 1:45.801:54.382:00.02 2026-02-14
Men500 Free13 5:24.765:31.405:45.35 2026-02-13
Men50 Back18 24.8427.0429.40 2026-02-15
Men100 Back15 54.7057.661:02.12 2026-02-14
Men200 Back10 1:58.012:05.082:12.53 2026-02-13
Men50 Breast16 26.2530.3531.96 2026-02-14
Men100 Breast15 57.191:04.131:11.20 2026-02-14
Men200 Breast6 2:04.762:15.782:40.01 2026-02-15
Men50 Fly19 22.3325.2926.00 2026-02-14
Men100 Fly17 49.8155.2257.85 2026-02-14
Men200 Fly9 1:54.562:10.252:15.29 2026-02-15
Men100 IM11 54.0655.2758.87 2026-02-15
Men200 IM14 1:57.242:04.952:18.37 2026-02-13
Women50 Free18 25.9128.9530.54 2026-02-15
Women100 Free14 56.291:02.241:05.23 2026-02-15
Women200 Free13 2:09.532:18.132:20.90 2026-02-14
Women500 Free8 5:39.086:04.616:29.50 2026-02-13
Women50 Back11 28.2132.2734.08 2026-02-15
Women100 Back9 1:01.571:11.031:12.55 2026-02-14
Women200 Back7 2:19.832:27.022:35.40 2026-02-13
Women50 Breast11 32.5335.8438.33 2026-02-14
Women100 Breast10 1:14.261:17.721:21.31 2026-02-14
Women200 Breast8 2:45.792:54.343:04.05 2026-02-15
Women50 Fly9 27.4629.7634.03 2026-02-14
Women100 Fly8 1:02.771:10.561:22.28 2026-02-14
Women200 Fly5 2:43.682:45.622:56.00 2026-02-15
Women100 IM9 1:07.351:09.781:14.11 2026-01-31
Women200 IM11 2:28.472:34.252:40.90 2026-02-13

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Bridgewater State University's level compares — full NCAA III 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.

Bridgewater State University competes in NCAA III with 42 swimmers (23 men, 19 women) and 5 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
22
100 Free
21
200 Free
18
500 Free
13
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
3
50 Back
18
100 Back
15
200 Back
10
50 Breast
16
100 Breast
15
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
19
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
9
100 IM
11
200 IM
14
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
18
100 Free
14
200 Free
13
500 Free
8
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
3
50 Back
11
100 Back
9
200 Back
7
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
8
200 Fly
5
100 IM
9
200 IM
11
400 IM
4

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 61 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $50, RD deadline Feb. 15.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum61Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$50Verified
RD deadlineFeb. 15Verified
Int'l tuition$17,948Gov data
Total cost (COA)$26,160Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$26,160

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $17,948.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$57,466

Median earnings

Graduation rate 53%. 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 requirementTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Tests prior to 1/21/26: Minimum score of 61... International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score of 6... Duolingo: Minimum score of 100 source ↗
Verified
Application processThe application fee is $50 and we also accept application fee waivers. source ↗
Verified
International aidWhile international students are not eligible for federal financial aid, all new BSU undergraduate first year and transfer students receive the Horace Mann ... source ↗
Pending

Is Bridgewater State University a good fit for international swimmers?

Bridgewater State University competes in NCAA III and carries 42 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 (61 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($26,160) and aid (Merit aid) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State University's English requirements for international students?Bridgewater State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 61 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Bridgewater State University?Bridgewater State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $26,160 (international tuition $17,948).
Does Bridgewater State University offer financial aid to international students?Bridgewater State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Bridgewater State University's swim program?Bridgewater State University competes in NCAA III and carries 42 swimmers (23 men, 19 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.96 with a median of 52.59.

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