NCAA I swimming program

George Mason UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

George Mason 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

60-swimmer roster

29 men and 31 women, 0 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
87.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 5.3% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$28,604

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 68%; median earnings $76,343 (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 Free23 19.8620.6621.08 2026-02-21
Men100 Free20 42.7945.1046.19 2026-02-21
Men200 Free14 1:33.741:38.911:41.53 2026-02-20
Men500 Free12 4:22.894:31.704:35.85 2026-02-19
Men50 Back12 21.7123.9524.95 2026-02-20
Men100 Back11 46.5049.9252.23 2026-02-20
Men200 Back5 1:43.661:44.521:49.31 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast11 25.0625.9526.56 2026-02-21
Men100 Breast11 53.7455.7656.77 2026-02-21
Men200 Breast9 1:56.962:00.592:07.36 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly16 21.0522.0522.58 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly20 45.5748.0649.02 2026-02-20
Men200 Fly10 1:46.131:48.651:50.09 2026-02-21
Men100 IM3 54.3355.3356.33 2024-01-20
Men200 IM13 1:44.291:50.931:53.76 2026-02-19
Women50 Free24 23.1824.2524.55 2026-02-21
Women100 Free23 50.5453.0953.72 2026-02-21
Women200 Free18 1:51.161:54.381:55.50 2026-02-20
Women500 Free15 4:57.045:04.125:09.57 2026-02-19
Women50 Back14 25.6727.1427.78 2026-02-20
Women100 Back13 55.3856.4157.78 2026-02-20
Women200 Back9 2:00.952:02.102:03.39 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast11 29.6730.9431.17 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast10 1:03.151:05.921:06.34 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast10 2:17.272:24.622:26.95 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly14 25.4926.4226.90 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly15 55.3656.9857.99 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly8 2:05.522:07.922:10.86 2026-02-21
Women200 IM12 2:04.152:06.792:08.67 2026-02-19

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how George Mason 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.

George Mason University competes in NCAA I with 60 swimmers (29 men, 31 women) and 0 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
23
100 Free
20
200 Free
14
500 Free
12
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
12
100 Back
11
200 Back
5
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
10
100 IM
3
200 IM
13
400 IM
6

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
23
200 Free
18
500 Free
15
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
6
50 Back
14
100 Back
13
200 Back
9
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
14
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
8
100 IM
200 IM
12
400 IM
6

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL Not disclosed · IELTS Not disclosed

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline February 1.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineFebruary 1Verified
Int'l tuition$38,688Gov data
Total cost (COA)$28,604Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$28,604

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $38,688.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$76,343

Median earnings

Graduation rate 68%. 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 processFreshmen applicants to George Mason University are encouraged to apply online by using the Common Application (for those applying to more than one school) or George Mason's Online Application (for those applying only to Mason) by visiting w… source ↗
Verified
International supportWelcome INTO Mason Students source ↗
Verified
International aidGeorge Mason University offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to highly qualified international freshmen and transfer students source ↗
Pending
English requirementEnglish language proficiency can be demonstrated with a minimum TOEFL score of 80, an IELTS score of 6.5, or a Duolingo score of 110. source ↗
Web source

Is George Mason University a good fit for international swimmers?

George Mason University competes in NCAA I and carries 60 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 (Not disclosed TOEFL / Not disclosed IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($28,604) 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 George Mason 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 George Mason University's English requirements for international students?George Mason University has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend George Mason University?George Mason University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $28,604 (international tuition $38,688).
Does George Mason University offer financial aid to international students?George Mason University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is George Mason University's swim program?George Mason University competes in NCAA I and carries 60 swimmers (29 men, 31 women) with 0 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.79 with a median of 46.19.

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