NCAA I swimming program

University of HoustonSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Houston 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

26-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
73.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 5.4% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$26,185

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 65%; median earnings $62,377 (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 Free23 22.4723.5924.39 2026-02-27
Women100 Free19 49.5150.9751.74 2026-02-28
Women200 Free19 1:47.051:49.171:50.12 2026-02-26
Women500 Free15 4:48.174:51.294:53.90 2026-02-25
Women50 Back13 24.9326.1627.65 2026-02-27
Women100 Back12 52.3154.2357.25 2026-03-20
Women200 Back10 1:53.201:56.291:59.19 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast10 28.2829.4130.99 2026-02-27
Women100 Breast9 59.671:02.481:04.39 2026-02-27
Women200 Breast8 2:08.112:15.512:17.37 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly12 24.9725.5725.92 2026-02-26
Women100 Fly18 53.0555.7156.45 2026-02-26
Women200 Fly8 1:56.081:56.972:00.27 2026-02-28
Women100 IM10 55.9358.0159.08 2025-10-30
Women200 IM16 1:58.362:00.782:02.29 2026-02-25

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Houston'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 Houston competes in NCAA I with 26 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
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
100 IM
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
23
100 Free
19
200 Free
19
500 Free
15
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
6
50 Back
13
100 Back
12
200 Back
10
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
9
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
12
100 Fly
18
200 Fly
8
100 IM
10
200 IM
16
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 79 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;ApplyTexas

Application systems, fee $90, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;ApplyTexasPending
Application fee$90Pending
RD deadlineNot disclosedPending
Int'l tuition$22,547Gov data
Total cost (COA)$26,185Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$26,185

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $22,547.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$62,377

Median earnings

Graduation rate 65%. 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 requirementTest Score Requirements: TOEFL (iBT) IELTS Overall Duolingo English Test 79 6.5 105 source ↗
Verified
Application processPay the $75 application fee (It’s $90 for international students). source ↗
Pending

Is University of Houston a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Houston competes in NCAA I and carries 26 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 (79 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($26,185) 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 Houston'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 Houston's English requirements for international students?University of Houston lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Houston?University of Houston has a total annual cost of attendance of about $26,185 (international tuition $22,547).
Does University of Houston offer financial aid to international students?University of Houston's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is University of Houston's swim program?University of Houston competes in NCAA I and carries 26 swimmers with 8 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.47.

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