NCAA I swimming program

Colorado State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Colorado 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 Colorado State University belongs on your college list.

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

Colorado 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 I

28-swimmer roster

3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
88.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.3% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$31,642

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 67%; median earnings $60,543 (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
Women50 Free21 22.7023.6625.00 2026-02-19
Women100 Free18 49.1950.8953.16 2026-02-21
Women200 Free15 1:47.361:51.931:55.92 2026-02-20
Women500 Free11 4:43.765:02.645:09.96 2026-02-18
Women50 Back13 24.4826.7927.43 2026-02-21
Women100 Back11 51.7356.0958.30 2026-03-20
Women200 Back8 1:52.821:59.402:02.59 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast12 29.1829.7331.05 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast10 1:02.081:02.921:05.07 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast8 2:13.582:16.492:19.38 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly13 24.7825.6126.53 2026-02-19
Women100 Fly16 53.9655.8457.22 2026-02-19
Women200 Fly8 2:02.242:04.492:04.85 2026-02-21
Women100 IM5 56.8757.611:00.11 2026-03-14
Women200 IM16 2:00.772:04.592:06.81 2026-03-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Colorado State 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.

Colorado State University competes in NCAA I with 28 swimmers 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
100 Free
200 Free
500 Free
1000 Free
1650 Free
50 Back
100 Back
200 Back
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
100 Fly
200 Fly
100 IM
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
21
100 Free
18
200 Free
15
500 Free
11
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
6
50 Back
13
100 Back
11
200 Back
8
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
8
100 IM
5
200 IM
16
400 IM
9

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 72 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum72Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$34,783Gov data
Total cost (COA)$31,642Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$31,642

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $34,783.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$60,543

Median earnings

Graduation rate 67%. 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 requirementFor applicants seeking direct admission, the requirements are as follows: English Test Clear Admission Minimum TOEFL IBT* (Before January 2026) 72 TOEFL IBT* (After January 2026) 4.0 IELTS Academic 6.0 Duolingo 110 source ↗
Verified
Application processAll freshman (first-year) applicants, including domestic and international applicants, use the Common Application to apply. source ↗
Verified
International aidColorado State University automatically considers all new students for our international scholarships, ranging from $2000-$12000 per year. source ↗
Pending

Is Colorado State University a good fit for international swimmers?

Colorado State University competes in NCAA I and carries 28 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 (72 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($31,642) 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 Colorado 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 Colorado State University's English requirements for international students?Colorado State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 72 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Colorado State University?Colorado State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $31,642 (international tuition $34,783).
Does Colorado State University offer financial aid to international students?Colorado State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Colorado State University's swim program?Colorado State University competes in NCAA I and carries 28 swimmers with 3 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.70.

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