NCAA I swimming program

Fresno StateSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Fresno State 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

30-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
95.3%

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
$20,095

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 57%; median earnings $61,244 (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 Free20 22.7223.5824.17 2026-03-12
Women100 Free17 49.7051.5451.83 2026-03-14
Women200 Free15 1:49.831:51.421:54.02 2026-03-13
Women500 Free9 4:53.664:57.225:00.98 2026-02-18
Women50 Back11 24.8625.9126.64 2026-03-13
Women100 Back12 53.6655.5257.00 2026-03-13
Women200 Back11 1:56.792:01.392:04.22 2026-03-14
Women50 Breast8 27.2527.8629.32 2026-03-12
Women100 Breast8 57.9259.371:03.35 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast8 2:07.032:09.202:17.35 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly14 24.1626.0126.32 2026-03-12
Women100 Fly20 53.4956.0759.48 2026-03-13
Women200 Fly8 2:01.092:03.082:04.67 2026-03-14
Women100 IM11 55.6757.8359.55 2026-03-14
Women200 IM11 1:58.632:00.352:03.21 2026-03-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Fresno State'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.

Fresno State competes in NCAA I with 30 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
20
100 Free
17
200 Free
15
500 Free
9
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
4
50 Back
11
100 Back
12
200 Back
11
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
14
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
8
100 IM
11
200 IM
11
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 61 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $70, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum61Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$70Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$19,950Gov data
Total cost (COA)$20,095Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$20,095

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $19,950.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$61,244

Median earnings

Graduation rate 57%. 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 requirementAccepted English Proficiency Exams New TOEFL iBT (starting on January 21, 2026) - 4.0 or 3.5 in each section, or TOEFL – 61 iBT, or IELTS – 6.0 or with 5.5 Band score in each section, or Duolingo - 100 source ↗
Verified
Application process1. Submit a Cal State Apply online application and pay $70 USD (non-refundable) by credit card. OR Submit the Paper Application . source ↗
Verified
International aidIndividual DSTW awards range from approximately $1,250 to $3,750 per student. source ↗
Pending

Is Fresno State a good fit for international swimmers?

Fresno State competes in NCAA I and carries 30 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 ($20,095) 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 Fresno State'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 Fresno State's English requirements for international students?Fresno State lists a minimum TOEFL of 61 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Fresno State?Fresno State has a total annual cost of attendance of about $20,095 (international tuition $19,950).
Does Fresno State offer financial aid to international students?Fresno State's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Fresno State's swim program?Fresno State competes in NCAA I and carries 30 swimmers with 3 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.72.

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