NCAA I swimming program

University of AkronSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Akron 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

25-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
59.7%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.3% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$26,284

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 52%; median earnings $46,600 (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
Women50 Free24 22.0023.0723.95 2026-03-12
Women100 Free23 48.9349.6052.22 2026-03-14
Women200 Free19 1:45.391:49.091:50.34 2026-03-13
Women500 Free18 4:47.474:56.095:06.84 2026-03-12
Women50 Back16 24.3526.2526.98 2026-03-13
Women100 Back13 52.4353.5959.02 2026-03-13
Women200 Back13 1:54.872:01.662:11.00 2026-03-14
Women50 Breast14 27.5129.1730.69 2026-03-12
Women100 Breast11 59.591:02.701:04.26 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast6 2:12.642:13.782:17.65 2026-03-14
Women50 Fly22 23.7525.1426.20 2026-03-13
Women100 Fly23 50.8954.2557.26 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly12 1:58.512:00.872:04.90 2026-03-14
Women100 IM18 55.2557.7258.97 2026-03-14
Women200 IM22 1:57.522:05.392:07.17 2026-03-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Akron'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.

University of Akron competes in NCAA I with 25 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
100 Free
200 Free
500 Free
1000 Free
50 Back
100 Back
200 Back
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
100 Fly
200 Fly
100 IM
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
23
200 Free
19
500 Free
18
1000 Free
9
50 Back
16
100 Back
13
200 Back
13
50 Breast
14
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
22
100 Fly
23
200 Fly
12
100 IM
18
200 IM
22
400 IM
11

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 71 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

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

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum71Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$20,815Gov data
Total cost (COA)$26,284Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$26,284

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $20,815.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$46,600

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 requirementMinimum requirements for English proficiency: Test Minimum required TOEFL iBT 71 (minimum score is 3.5 for tests taken after January 21, 2026) IELTS 6.0 SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) * test taken after March, 2016 500 ACT English 1… source ↗
Verified
Application processThe University of Akron operates on a rolling admission basis. source ↗
Verified
International supportEnglish Language Institute source ↗
Verified

Is University of Akron a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Akron competes in NCAA I and carries 25 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 (71 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($26,284) 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 University of Akron'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 University of Akron's English requirements for international students?University of Akron lists a minimum TOEFL of 71 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Akron?University of Akron has a total annual cost of attendance of about $26,284 (international tuition $20,815).
Does University of Akron offer financial aid to international students?University of Akron's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is University of Akron's swim program?University of Akron competes in NCAA I and carries 25 swimmers with 4 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.00.

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