NCAA I swimming program

George Washington UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review George Washington 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 Washington University belongs on your college list.

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

George Washington 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

46-swimmer roster

24 men and 22 women, 7 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
47.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 7.2% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$83,856

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 84%; median earnings $90,873 (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 19.4020.2320.99 2026-03-27
Men100 Free19 42.6744.3945.43 2026-03-14
Men200 Free12 1:33.251:36.711:38.62 2026-03-13
Men500 Free10 4:22.304:26.154:34.62 2026-03-12
Men50 Back9 21.3722.2923.84 2026-03-13
Men100 Back9 45.9947.3549.80 2026-03-27
Men200 Back9 1:42.961:45.751:53.01 2026-03-14
Men50 Breast13 24.1825.4426.39 2026-03-13
Men100 Breast11 53.0654.0256.23 2026-03-13
Men200 Breast8 1:55.711:57.031:58.42 2026-03-14
Men50 Fly11 20.3822.2022.27 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly16 46.1547.7449.39 2026-03-13
Men200 Fly8 1:44.241:45.011:47.82 2026-03-14
Men100 IM7 49.2650.2651.13 2026-03-14
Men200 IM13 1:45.921:47.131:49.29 2026-03-12
Women50 Free19 22.8523.3724.08 2026-03-12
Women100 Free17 49.9950.7951.23 2026-03-14
Women200 Free14 1:46.801:49.861:50.64 2026-03-13
Women500 Free8 4:44.374:45.944:50.45 2026-03-12
Women50 Back8 25.8926.4427.08 2026-03-13
Women100 Back7 54.4455.5956.10 2026-03-12
Women200 Back5 1:55.221:58.011:59.62 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast10 27.9729.1429.95 2026-03-12
Women100 Breast10 59.751:02.771:03.78 2026-03-13
Women200 Breast8 2:09.942:17.002:19.03 2026-03-14
Women50 Fly11 25.4226.3726.57 2026-01-17
Women100 Fly14 54.7156.6257.53 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly8 1:58.772:02.592:03.87 2026-02-21
Women100 IM6 57.2358.961:00.02 2026-03-14
Women200 IM10 2:00.722:02.982:04.12 2026-03-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how George Washington 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 Washington University competes in NCAA I with 46 swimmers (24 men, 22 women) and 7 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
19
200 Free
12
500 Free
10
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
50 Back
9
100 Back
9
200 Back
9
50 Breast
13
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
8
100 IM
7
200 IM
13
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
17
200 Free
14
500 Free
8
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
4
50 Back
8
100 Back
7
200 Back
5
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
8
100 IM
6
200 IM
10
400 IM
5

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Coalition

Application systems, fee $80, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum90Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionVerified
Application fee$80Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$67,710Gov data
Total cost (COA)$83,856Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$83,856

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $67,710.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$90,873

Median earnings

Graduation rate 84%. 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 aidGW is unable to offer need-based or U.S. government aid to international applicants. source ↗
Verified
English requirementTo meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for admission, GW applicants should earn: A minimum score of 90 on the old TOEFL (taken before January 26, 2026); OR A minimum score of 4.5 on the new TOEFL (taken after January 26, 2026… source ↗
Verified
Application processIn addition to submitting English language proficiency test scores, GW welcomes unscripted video interviews submitted through InitialView . This opportunity allows you to showcase your English skills through conversation. The submission of … source ↗
Verified

Is George Washington University a good fit for international swimmers?

George Washington University competes in NCAA I and carries 46 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 (90 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($83,856) 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 Washington 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 Washington University's English requirements for international students?George Washington University lists a minimum TOEFL of 90 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend George Washington University?George Washington University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $83,856 (international tuition $67,710).
Does George Washington University offer financial aid to international students?George Washington University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is George Washington University's swim program?George Washington University competes in NCAA I and carries 46 swimmers (24 men, 22 women) with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 42.67 with a median of 45.43.

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