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Bucknell UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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Academic year 2025-2026 Roster & performance analysis Source status on every admissions field
Overview Event Standards Roster International Admissions Cost & Aid Evidence

Bucknell 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

62-swimmer roster

29 men and 33 women, 5 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
28.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 4.5% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$83,756

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $93,807 (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 Free25 20.1421.1221.59 2026-02-28
Men100 Free24 44.2345.4547.09 2026-03-01
Men200 Free20 1:37.891:38.481:41.56 2026-02-28
Men500 Free12 4:27.104:28.614:34.35 2026-02-27
Men50 Back17 22.5124.2224.91 2026-02-28
Men100 Back16 48.7450.3451.84 2026-02-28
Men200 Back11 1:47.291:48.911:50.62 2026-03-01
Men50 Breast10 25.1825.9426.96 2026-02-28
Men100 Breast10 54.1154.8757.05 2026-02-28
Men200 Breast9 1:59.472:01.772:03.24 2026-03-01
Men50 Fly17 22.0823.0523.49 2026-02-28
Men100 Fly20 47.9749.5150.74 2026-02-28
Men200 Fly13 1:47.011:49.341:52.76 2026-03-01
Men100 IM7 51.9552.4155.46 2025-11-08
Men200 IM19 1:48.211:51.781:54.09 2026-02-27
Women50 Free27 23.0023.8924.89 2026-03-01
Women100 Free24 50.5451.3753.30 2026-03-01
Women200 Free21 1:48.061:50.761:54.19 2026-02-28
Women500 Free14 4:48.484:56.234:58.70 2026-02-27
Women50 Back14 25.6126.9128.07 2026-02-28
Women100 Back14 54.8256.5757.36 2026-02-28
Women200 Back12 2:00.172:01.612:03.13 2026-03-01
Women50 Breast16 29.0630.0630.62 2026-02-28
Women100 Breast16 1:02.031:04.001:05.00 2026-02-28
Women200 Breast10 2:15.762:17.692:19.25 2026-03-01
Women50 Fly19 25.4326.5826.95 2026-02-28
Women100 Fly22 54.4056.9858.02 2026-02-28
Women200 Fly11 1:58.212:06.072:07.20 2026-03-01
Women100 IM4 56.0658.0359.52 2025-11-08
Women200 IM21 2:00.862:05.362:07.74 2026-02-27

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Bucknell 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.

Bucknell University competes in NCAA I with 62 swimmers (29 men, 33 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
25
100 Free
24
200 Free
20
500 Free
12
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
17
100 Back
16
200 Back
11
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
13
100 IM
7
200 IM
19
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
27
100 Free
24
200 Free
21
500 Free
14
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
6
50 Back
14
100 Back
14
200 Back
12
50 Breast
16
100 Breast
16
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
19
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
11
100 IM
4
200 IM
21
400 IM
8

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Coalition

Application systems, fee $50, RD deadline Jan. 10.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum100Verified
IELTS minimum7.0Verified
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionVerified
Application fee$50Verified
RD deadlineJan. 10Verified
Int'l tuition$67,812Gov data
Total cost (COA)$83,756Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$83,756

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $67,812.

Need-aware

International aid policy

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

$93,807

Median earnings

Graduation rate 86%. 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.

International aidInternational students who wish to be considered for financial aid must submit the International Student Application for Financial Assistance (ISAFA). source ↗
Verified
English requirementMinimum Scores TOEFL: 100 on the internet-based exam and 600 on the paper-based exam IELTS: 7 PTE: 68 DET: 130 source ↗
Verified
Application processPlease note that any interview for Bucknell is optional and not a required component of the application. source ↗
Verified
International supportIf you plan to remain on campus during breaks, you must notify Residential Education by registering for housing in myHOME. source ↗
Verified

Is Bucknell University a good fit for international swimmers?

Bucknell University competes in NCAA I and carries 62 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 (100 TOEFL / 7.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($83,756) and aid (Need-aware) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Bucknell 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 Bucknell University's English requirements for international students?Bucknell University lists a minimum TOEFL of 100 and IELTS 7.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Bucknell University?Bucknell University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $83,756 (international tuition $67,812).
Does Bucknell University offer financial aid to international students?Bucknell University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Bucknell University's swim program?Bucknell University competes in NCAA I and carries 62 swimmers (29 men, 33 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.23 with a median of 47.09.

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