NCAA I swimming program

University of CincinnatiSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review University of Cincinnati'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 Cincinnati belongs on your college list.

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

University of Cincinnati 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

52-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
85.3%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 5.2% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$32,171

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 75%; median earnings $54,810 (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 Free20 19.9820.7421.25 2026-02-27
Men100 Free15 43.3444.6145.84 2026-02-28
Men200 Free14 1:35.411:36.491:38.58 2026-02-26
Men500 Free13 4:22.084:29.234:30.51 2026-02-25
Men50 Back12 21.6422.6023.71 2026-02-27
Men100 Back11 46.2447.5948.45 2026-02-27
Men200 Back8 1:42.041:43.211:45.56 2026-02-28
Men50 Breast11 24.7825.0925.38 2026-02-27
Men100 Breast11 52.8753.7054.38 2026-02-27
Men200 Breast10 1:54.031:56.481:57.73 2026-02-28
Men50 Fly15 21.9422.4323.08 2026-02-26
Men100 Fly22 47.0449.0150.80 2026-02-26
Men200 Fly6 1:46.421:47.651:51.57 2026-02-27
Men200 IM12 1:44.531:49.731:50.69 2026-02-25
Women50 Free23 22.5823.3923.92 2026-02-27
Women100 Free20 49.7550.5651.48 2026-02-28
Women200 Free18 1:46.931:49.321:51.75 2026-02-26
Women500 Free13 4:48.164:54.114:57.55 2026-02-25
Women50 Back10 24.6325.7726.16 2026-02-27
Women100 Back10 53.7154.8655.59 2026-02-27
Women200 Back12 1:56.421:58.382:00.94 2026-02-28
Women50 Breast6 26.7227.8829.43 2026-02-27
Women100 Breast6 57.9059.791:02.28 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast5 2:11.552:12.442:12.70 2026-02-28
Women50 Fly18 24.2625.4525.78 2026-02-26
Women100 Fly23 52.1355.0456.03 2026-02-26
Women200 Fly11 2:00.882:01.162:02.67 2026-02-27
Women200 IM10 1:59.212:01.872:04.50 2026-02-25

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Cincinnati'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 Cincinnati competes in NCAA I with 52 swimmers and 8 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
20
100 Free
15
200 Free
14
500 Free
13
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
7
50 Back
12
100 Back
11
200 Back
8
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
6
200 IM
12
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
23
100 Free
20
200 Free
18
500 Free
13
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
5
50 Back
10
100 Back
10
200 Back
12
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
5
50 Fly
18
100 Fly
23
200 Fly
11
200 IM
10
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 66 · IELTS 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App

Application systems, fee $100, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum66Verified
IELTS minimum6.0Verified
Application systemsCommon AppVerified
Application fee$100Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$29,310Gov data
Total cost (COA)$32,171Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$32,171

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $29,310.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$54,810

Median earnings

Graduation rate 75%. 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 requirementEnglish proficiency is a requirement for all international students. This can be demonstrated by submitting a test score or meeting one of the four English exemptions. source ↗
Verified
Application processComplete Common Application Pay $100 non-refundable fee source ↗
Verified
International aidIt's important to note that we do not offer full-tuition ("full ride") or need-based scholarships to undergraduate international students. source ↗
Pending

Is University of Cincinnati a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Cincinnati competes in NCAA I and carries 52 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 (66 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($32,171) 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 Cincinnati'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 Cincinnati's English requirements for international students?University of Cincinnati lists a minimum TOEFL of 66 and IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Cincinnati?University of Cincinnati has a total annual cost of attendance of about $32,171 (international tuition $29,310).
Does University of Cincinnati offer financial aid to international students?University of Cincinnati's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Cincinnati's swim program?University of Cincinnati competes in NCAA I and carries 52 swimmers with 8 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.34 with a median of 45.84.

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