NCAA I swimming program

Missouri State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Missouri 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 Missouri State University belongs on your college list.

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

Missouri 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

48-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
90.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.1% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$25,048

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 58%; median earnings $49,827 (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 Free16 19.7120.9121.66 2026-02-28
Men100 Free10 43.7044.7645.98 2026-02-28
Men200 Free12 1:34.991:37.321:41.30 2026-02-27
Men500 Free7 4:19.724:21.944:28.71 2026-02-25
Men50 Back8 22.1722.8422.94 2026-02-27
Men100 Back9 47.7348.6149.06 2026-02-27
Men200 Back4 1:44.791:44.861:45.44 2026-02-28
Men50 Breast7 24.1624.9525.89 2026-01-30
Men100 Breast7 52.1553.9154.87 2026-03-26
Men200 Breast6 1:56.771:57.412:00.49 2026-02-28
Men50 Fly10 21.2021.9822.57 2026-02-26
Men100 Fly16 47.5448.9050.72 2026-02-26
Men200 Fly8 1:43.801:46.741:48.81 2026-02-27
Men100 IM9 50.0050.7651.86 2025-11-22
Men200 IM8 1:46.811:47.391:49.94 2026-02-25
Women50 Free19 22.8823.7524.82 2026-02-25
Women100 Free14 49.3750.9551.80 2026-02-28
Women200 Free14 1:47.141:50.851:54.30 2026-02-27
Women500 Free6 4:52.794:54.294:55.05 2026-02-25
Women50 Back5 25.1925.9826.22 2026-02-26
Women100 Back4 54.4855.5656.03 2026-02-27
Women200 Back5 1:59.992:03.242:03.77 2026-02-28
Women50 Breast7 28.8330.0131.09 2026-02-27
Women100 Breast7 1:02.381:04.261:05.96 2026-02-27
Women200 Breast9 2:18.852:19.462:25.67 2026-02-28
Women50 Fly9 24.8625.9427.40 2026-02-26
Women100 Fly10 53.2556.3358.08 2026-02-26
Women200 Fly5 2:01.372:04.182:05.57 2026-02-27
Women100 IM8 56.6857.8658.47 2025-11-22
Women200 IM8 2:01.442:03.052:03.52 2026-02-25

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Missouri 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.

Missouri State University competes in NCAA I with 48 swimmers and 4 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
16
100 Free
10
200 Free
12
500 Free
7
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
4
50 Back
8
100 Back
9
200 Back
4
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
10
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
8
100 IM
9
200 IM
8
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
19
100 Free
14
200 Free
14
500 Free
6
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
5
50 Back
5
100 Back
4
200 Back
5
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
5
100 IM
8
200 IM
8
400 IM
4

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 5.5

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 minimum61Verified
IELTS minimum5.5Verified
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$18,770Gov data
Total cost (COA)$25,048Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$25,048

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $18,770.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$49,827

Median earnings

Graduation rate 58%. 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 requirementTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based score of 61 or more; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 or more. source ↗
Verified
International aidScholarships that have a financial need criterion are not available to international students. source ↗
Pending

Is Missouri State University a good fit for international swimmers?

Missouri State University competes in NCAA I and carries 48 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 / 5.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($25,048) 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 Missouri 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 Missouri State University's English requirements for international students?Missouri State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 61 and IELTS 5.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Missouri State University?Missouri State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $25,048 (international tuition $18,770).
Does Missouri State University offer financial aid to international students?Missouri State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Missouri State University's swim program?Missouri State University competes in NCAA I and carries 48 swimmers with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.70 with a median of 45.98.

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