NCAA I swimming program

Louisiana State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Louisiana 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 Louisiana State University belongs on your college list.

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

Louisiana 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

41-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
73.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.4% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$34,705

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 69%; median earnings $61,251 (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 Free21 18.5719.8120.64 2026-03-26
Men100 Free18 40.3343.6844.22 2026-03-28
Men200 Free16 1:31.301:34.691:36.44 2026-03-26
Men500 Free9 4:08.554:17.354:20.65 2026-02-20
Men50 Back9 20.7521.9223.43 2026-03-25
Men100 Back8 45.2248.3949.23 2026-02-28
Men200 Back10 1:43.781:46.201:53.03 2026-01-09
Men50 Breast7 23.8524.2325.38 2026-02-18
Men100 Breast7 51.1351.9954.15 2026-03-26
Men200 Breast6 1:52.731:54.831:56.55 2026-02-28
Men50 Fly11 21.4921.8422.20 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly15 46.7647.9848.93 2026-02-20
Men200 Fly10 1:43.551:45.251:47.75 2026-02-18
Men200 IM15 1:46.401:48.161:51.47 2026-02-21
Women50 Free16 21.5922.6222.94 2026-03-20
Women100 Free16 47.5349.0449.83 2026-03-21
Women200 Free10 1:43.261:46.811:48.84 2026-03-19
Women500 Free9 4:39.514:42.544:51.58 2026-03-20
Women50 Back11 23.8024.9225.97 2026-03-18
Women100 Back11 51.1452.4554.28 2026-03-20
Women200 Back7 1:53.201:53.951:55.25 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast7 27.5728.1029.37 2026-02-18
Women100 Breast7 59.4759.811:01.80 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast7 2:07.552:11.282:21.33 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly9 23.4724.3724.93 2026-02-19
Women100 Fly15 51.5153.2054.86 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly5 1:53.291:53.761:59.39 2026-03-21
Women200 IM10 1:57.162:00.982:01.44 2026-02-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Louisiana 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.

Louisiana State University competes in NCAA I with 41 swimmers and 8 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
21
100 Free
18
200 Free
16
500 Free
9
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
9
100 Back
8
200 Back
10
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
10
200 IM
15
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
16
100 Free
16
200 Free
10
500 Free
9
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
7
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
5
200 IM
10
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 79 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$28,631Gov data
Total cost (COA)$34,705Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$34,705

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $28,631.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$61,251

Median earnings

Graduation rate 69%. 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 requirementTOEFL (web-based exam) 79 IELTS 6.5 Duolingo 100 source ↗
Verified
International aidIf no LSU financial assistance is available for you, you can search online for scholarships for international study. source ↗
Pending

Is Louisiana State University a good fit for international swimmers?

Louisiana State University competes in NCAA I and carries 41 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 (79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($34,705) 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana State University's English requirements for international students?Louisiana State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Louisiana State University?Louisiana State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $34,705 (international tuition $28,631).
Does Louisiana State University offer financial aid to international students?Louisiana State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Louisiana State University's swim program?Louisiana State University competes in NCAA I and carries 41 swimmers with 8 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 40.33 with a median of 44.22.

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