NCAA I swimming program

Stanford UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Stanford 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

68-swimmer roster

24 men and 44 women, 9 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
3.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 12.8% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$87,833

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 92%; median earnings $124,080 (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 Free17 18.8319.8420.30 2026-03-26
Men100 Free17 41.7142.7743.66 2026-03-28
Men200 Free16 1:30.131:33.551:35.03 2026-03-26
Men500 Free8 4:11.074:12.224:18.09 2026-03-27
Men50 Back9 20.9421.2121.91 2026-03-25
Men100 Back9 45.4046.1746.79 2026-03-27
Men200 Back11 1:38.331:40.051:41.37 2026-03-28
Men50 Breast8 23.9524.2724.83 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast8 51.2851.8653.11 2026-03-26
Men200 Breast6 1:50.791:52.391:53.17 2026-03-27
Men50 Fly12 20.7421.5021.85 2026-03-26
Men100 Fly16 44.8346.8947.73 2026-03-26
Men200 Fly7 1:39.451:41.411:43.69 2026-03-28
Men200 IM14 1:42.481:43.921:45.55 2026-03-05
Women50 Free20 20.6622.4422.93 2026-03-20
Women100 Free16 45.1748.5249.02 2026-03-21
Women200 Free19 1:41.731:43.451:46.90 2026-03-19
Women500 Free9 4:38.324:39.744:41.97 2026-03-20
Women50 Back17 22.9824.0825.94 2026-03-18
Women100 Back17 49.4652.0454.10 2026-03-20
Women200 Back13 1:47.431:53.501:56.21 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast12 26.9128.0428.95 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast12 57.6059.251:01.05 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast10 2:02.382:07.722:11.03 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly16 22.2023.9924.65 2026-03-19
Women100 Fly20 48.2651.6553.44 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly13 1:51.551:54.051:56.22 2026-03-21
Women100 IM10 52.5654.4755.25 2026-01-24
Women200 IM15 1:49.671:55.611:58.28 2026-03-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Stanford 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.

Stanford University competes in NCAA I with 68 swimmers (24 men, 44 women) and 9 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
17
100 Free
17
200 Free
16
500 Free
8
1000 Free
4
1650 Free
3
50 Back
9
100 Back
9
200 Back
11
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
16
200 Fly
7
100 IM
200 IM
14
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
20
100 Free
16
200 Free
19
500 Free
9
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
50 Back
17
100 Back
17
200 Back
13
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
13
100 IM
10
200 IM
15
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 Not disclosed.

Aid

Need-aware

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 deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$65,910Gov data
Total cost (COA)$87,833Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$87,833

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $65,910.

Need-aware

International aid policy

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

$124,080

Median earnings

Graduation rate 92%. 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 aidWhen an international student submits their application, they must check a box that isn’t required for domestic students: “Do you intend to pursue need-based financial aid?” source ↗
Verified
Application processOther than financial aid, the application process is the same for all applicants regardless of citizenship or country of residence. source ↗
Verified

Is Stanford University a good fit for international swimmers?

Stanford University competes in NCAA I and carries 68 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 ($87,833) and aid (Need-aware) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near Stanford 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 Stanford University's English requirements for international students?Stanford University has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Stanford University?Stanford University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $87,833 (international tuition $65,910).
Does Stanford University offer financial aid to international students?Stanford University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Stanford University's swim program?Stanford University competes in NCAA I and carries 68 swimmers (24 men, 44 women) with 9 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 41.71 with a median of 43.66.

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