NCAA I swimming program

Princeton UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Princeton 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

37-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
4.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 12.6% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$84,040

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 98%; median earnings $110,066 (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 19.1019.8821.25 2026-03-27
Men100 Free23 41.3043.8445.36 2026-03-28
Men200 Free19 1:31.151:35.821:37.35 2026-03-26
Men500 Free17 4:14.174:18.314:23.83 2026-03-27
Men50 Back13 21.5322.5423.01 2026-02-25
Men100 Back10 46.7247.4749.14 2026-02-27
Men200 Back12 1:41.351:46.861:49.88 2026-02-28
Men50 Breast13 24.8025.1525.83 2025-12-05
Men100 Breast13 52.8954.2155.35 2026-02-27
Men200 Breast11 1:54.631:57.981:59.47 2026-02-28
Men50 Fly11 21.0321.4122.18 2026-02-27
Men100 Fly16 45.1946.6648.84 2026-02-27
Men200 Fly12 1:39.051:43.531:45.27 2026-03-28
Men200 IM12 1:40.931:45.861:47.77 2026-02-26
Women50 Free24 22.0722.9723.98 2026-03-20
Women100 Free23 48.2849.6451.12 2026-03-21
Women200 Free21 1:44.791:47.191:49.87 2026-02-20
Women500 Free16 4:43.394:48.254:52.32 2026-02-19
Women50 Back18 24.4125.3926.21 2026-02-20
Women100 Back18 52.3453.8454.75 2026-03-20
Women200 Back15 1:54.581:56.571:58.72 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast13 28.2029.5030.44 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast12 1:00.201:02.781:04.38 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast10 2:09.542:11.382:18.82 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly16 23.8924.4625.15 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly21 51.9553.3956.16 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly12 1:54.621:58.191:59.70 2026-03-21
Women100 IM9 55.1256.6758.61 2025-12-06
Women200 IM16 1:55.501:58.642:00.08 2026-03-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Princeton 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.

Princeton University competes in NCAA I with 37 swimmers 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
23
200 Free
19
500 Free
17
1000 Free
12
1650 Free
8
50 Back
13
100 Back
10
200 Back
12
50 Breast
13
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
12
100 IM
200 IM
12
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
23
200 Free
21
500 Free
16
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
3
50 Back
18
100 Back
18
200 Back
15
50 Breast
13
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
12
100 IM
9
200 IM
16
400 IM
9

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

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

Aid

Full-need

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJan. 1Verified
Int'l tuition$62,688Gov data
Total cost (COA)$84,040Gov data
Aid for internationalFull-needVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$84,040

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $62,688.

Full-need

International aid policy

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

$110,066

Median earnings

Graduation rate 98%. 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 aidThe full need of all admitted international students is met the same as it is for students from the United States. Your family's ability to pay for your university education is not a factor in our admission decision. source ↗
Verified
Application processTo apply, you will need to submit the Common Application and the Princeton-specific Questions. source ↗
Verified

Is Princeton University a good fit for international swimmers?

Princeton University competes in NCAA I and carries 37 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 ($84,040) and aid (Full-need) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Princeton 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 Princeton University's English requirements for international students?Princeton University has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Princeton University?Princeton University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $84,040 (international tuition $62,688).
Does Princeton University offer financial aid to international students?Princeton University's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need.
How competitive is Princeton University's swim program?Princeton University competes in NCAA I and carries 37 swimmers with 0 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.30 with a median of 45.36.

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