NCAA I swimming program

University of California-DavisSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of California-Davis'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 California-Davis belongs on your college list.

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

University of California-Davis 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

38-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
41.8%

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
$41,238

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 86%; median earnings $80,838 (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 Free26 22.8023.8124.45 2026-02-12
Women100 Free23 49.7251.0152.23 2026-02-14
Women200 Free21 1:47.711:51.071:52.82 2026-02-13
Women500 Free11 4:51.535:00.705:03.39 2026-02-12
Women50 Back12 25.4726.1626.62 2026-02-11
Women100 Back10 54.1355.9856.29 2026-02-13
Women200 Back13 1:58.232:00.972:03.09 2026-02-14
Women50 Breast9 29.4229.8630.64 2026-02-13
Women100 Breast7 1:02.521:03.691:04.79 2026-02-13
Women200 Breast5 2:15.972:16.102:19.57 2026-02-14
Women50 Fly21 25.2426.0026.88 2026-02-13
Women100 Fly22 54.4255.7257.92 2026-02-13
Women200 Fly9 1:58.122:03.072:04.83 2026-02-14
Women200 IM19 2:01.672:07.492:12.13 2026-02-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of California-Davis'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 California-Davis competes in NCAA I with 38 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
1650 Free
50 Back
100 Back
200 Back
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
100 Fly
200 Fly
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
26
100 Free
23
200 Free
21
500 Free
11
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
5
50 Back
12
100 Back
10
200 Back
13
50 Breast
9
100 Breast
7
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
21
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
9
200 IM
19
400 IM
7

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

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$50,974Gov data
Total cost (COA)$41,238Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$41,238

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $50,974.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$80,838

Median earnings

Graduation rate 86%. 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 aidInternational students may, however, be eligible for scholarships, private loans, and short-term loans. source ↗
Pending
English requirementInternet-based test (iBT) or iBT Home Edition: Effective January 2026 a minimum score of 4.5 or better. Prior to January 2026 a minimum score of 80 or better. source ↗
Web source

Is University of California-Davis a good fit for international swimmers?

University of California-Davis competes in NCAA I and carries 38 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 ($41,238) and aid (Merit aid) — 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 California-Davis'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 California-Davis's English requirements for international students?University of California-Davis has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of California-Davis?University of California-Davis has a total annual cost of attendance of about $41,238 (international tuition $50,974).
Does University of California-Davis offer financial aid to international students?University of California-Davis's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of California-Davis's swim program?University of California-Davis competes in NCAA I and carries 38 swimmers with 4 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.80.

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