NCAA I swimming program

Rider UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Rider 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

42-swimmer roster

24 men and 18 women, 7 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
78.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 4.0% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$55,967

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 61%; median earnings $62,208 (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 Free18 20.0221.2521.93 2026-02-12
Men100 Free13 45.1846.1147.06 2026-02-14
Men200 Free8 1:39.301:41.711:42.81 2026-02-13
Men500 Free8 4:34.284:41.144:43.31 2026-02-12
Men50 Back10 22.8423.8424.67 2026-02-13
Men100 Back10 49.1950.5952.27 2026-02-13
Men200 Back6 1:48.491:49.121:50.97 2026-02-14
Men50 Breast7 24.9425.2027.01 2026-02-13
Men100 Breast7 53.6154.1357.61 2026-02-13
Men200 Breast6 1:57.352:00.182:03.97 2026-02-14
Men50 Fly17 22.2922.9523.95 2026-02-14
Men100 Fly20 48.4050.7951.44 2026-02-14
Men200 Fly9 1:51.241:52.251:53.05 2026-02-14
Men200 IM10 1:52.301:54.351:55.84 2026-02-12
Women50 Free14 23.4925.0225.50 2026-02-14
Women100 Free13 52.4053.1256.28 2026-02-14
Women200 Free10 1:54.261:56.061:56.62 2026-02-13
Women500 Free7 5:07.485:08.255:14.34 2026-02-12
Women50 Back11 25.3827.5628.73 2026-02-11
Women100 Back10 57.0959.011:00.22 2026-02-13
Women200 Back8 2:04.852:08.542:10.03 2026-02-14
Women50 Breast7 30.7531.4331.93 2026-02-13
Women100 Breast7 1:05.831:06.511:08.20 2026-02-13
Women200 Breast5 2:23.702:24.932:26.91 2026-02-14
Women50 Fly7 26.0727.2927.52 2026-02-13
Women100 Fly10 56.4358.8759.41 2026-02-13
Women200 Fly6 2:05.322:11.002:12.82 2026-02-14
Women200 IM11 2:09.332:10.302:14.23 2026-02-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Rider 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.

Rider University competes in NCAA I with 42 swimmers (24 men, 18 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
18
100 Free
13
200 Free
8
500 Free
8
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
10
100 Back
10
200 Back
6
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
9
200 IM
10
400 IM
4

Women's event depth

50 Free
14
100 Free
13
200 Free
10
500 Free
7
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
3
50 Back
11
100 Back
10
200 Back
8
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
7
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
6
200 IM
11
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 70 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee $75, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum70Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application fee$75Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$41,120Gov data
Total cost (COA)$55,967Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$55,967

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $41,120.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$62,208

Median earnings

Graduation rate 61%. 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 requirementMinimum Score: iBT 70 (2025) Minimum Score: iBT 4 (2026-Present) Image International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Minimum Score: 6.0 ... Duolingo Minimum Score: 95 source ↗
Verified
Application processApplication fee waivers are not available for international applicants. source ↗
Verified

Is Rider University a good fit for international swimmers?

Rider University competes in NCAA I and carries 42 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 (70 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($55,967) 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 Rider 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 Rider University's English requirements for international students?Rider University lists a minimum TOEFL of 70 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Rider University?Rider University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $55,967 (international tuition $41,120).
Does Rider University offer financial aid to international students?Rider University's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is Rider University's swim program?Rider University competes in NCAA I and carries 42 swimmers (24 men, 18 women) with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 45.18 with a median of 47.06.

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