NCAA I swimming program

Northern Kentucky UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Northern Kentucky 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

33-swimmer roster

18 men and 15 women, 0 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
67.7%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 3.5% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$19,725

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 52%; median earnings $50,220 (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 Free13 20.2720.8421.68 2026-02-21
Men100 Free10 45.0445.7246.70 2026-02-21
Men200 Free9 1:39.881:40.271:42.95 2026-02-20
Men500 Free3 4:31.344:34.354:37.36 2026-02-19
Men50 Back5 23.6724.0624.89 2026-02-20
Men100 Back5 49.6450.0453.11 2026-02-20
Men50 Breast3 25.9326.6527.37 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast4 57.3358.1058.95 2026-02-20
Men50 Fly6 22.6823.2123.56 2026-02-20
Men100 Fly7 49.2849.9351.08 2026-02-20
Men200 Fly3 1:49.951:52.291:54.63 2026-02-21
Men200 IM3 1:50.501:51.771:53.04 2026-02-19
Women50 Free11 23.7524.5925.05 2026-02-19
Women100 Free9 52.5053.9054.10 2026-02-21
Women200 Free7 1:54.901:57.191:59.42 2026-02-20
Women500 Free3 5:13.435:14.895:16.35 2026-02-19
Women50 Back6 28.0828.2328.61 2026-02-20
Women100 Back5 58.8459.0359.30 2026-02-20
Women200 Back3 2:10.052:10.312:10.58 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast3 31.8032.5533.30 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast3 1:07.471:09.741:12.01 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly3 56.1357.7559.37 2026-02-20
Women200 IM4 2:11.052:13.282:14.99 2026-02-19

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Northern Kentucky 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.

Northern Kentucky University competes in NCAA I with 33 swimmers (18 men, 15 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
13
100 Free
10
200 Free
9
500 Free
3
1000 Free
3
1650 Free
3
50 Back
5
100 Back
5
200 Back
50 Breast
3
100 Breast
4
50 Fly
6
100 Fly
7
200 Fly
3
200 IM
3

Women's event depth

50 Free
11
100 Free
9
200 Free
7
500 Free
3
1000 Free
3
1650 Free
3
50 Back
6
100 Back
5
200 Back
3
50 Breast
3
100 Breast
3
50 Fly
100 Fly
3
200 Fly
200 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

Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee $40, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum61Verified
IELTS minimum5.5Verified
Application systemsDirect/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$40Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$21,912Gov data
Total cost (COA)$19,725Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$19,725

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $21,912.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$50,220

Median earnings

Graduation rate 52%. 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 requirementUG Full Admission Requirement With Restrictions ** TOEFL (iBT): Composite score of at least 61... IELTS: Composite score of at least 5.5, with a minimum of 5 in Reading and Writing source ↗
Verified
Application processInternational students (all non-immigrants) should apply to Northern Kentucky University at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they wish to enroll. source ↗
Verified

Is Northern Kentucky University a good fit for international swimmers?

Northern Kentucky University competes in NCAA I and carries 33 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 ($19,725) and aid (Unclear) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University's English requirements for international students?Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University?Northern Kentucky University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $19,725 (international tuition $21,912).
Does Northern Kentucky University offer financial aid to international students?Northern Kentucky University's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is Northern Kentucky University's swim program?Northern Kentucky University competes in NCAA I and carries 33 swimmers (18 men, 15 women) with 0 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.04 with a median of 46.70.

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