NCAA I swimming program

University of MaineSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Maine 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

56-swimmer roster

25 men and 31 women, 5 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
96.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.9% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$27,328

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 55%; median earnings $48,653 (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 20.1021.7722.23 2026-03-12
Men100 Free16 43.9048.5849.50 2026-03-14
Men200 Free17 1:37.541:44.611:47.53 2026-02-20
Men500 Free17 4:40.264:45.954:51.90 2026-02-19
Men50 Back11 23.6924.8825.20 2026-03-12
Men100 Back11 50.1252.2953.68 2026-03-12
Men200 Back10 1:49.151:55.931:58.25 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast14 25.2227.2629.06 2026-03-12
Men100 Breast13 54.5459.551:01.51 2026-03-13
Men200 Breast9 2:03.462:07.512:10.07 2026-03-14
Men50 Fly15 21.5523.6024.20 2026-03-12
Men100 Fly17 46.6451.8253.03 2026-03-13
Men200 Fly10 1:46.531:53.371:55.81 2026-02-21
Men100 IM19 49.2956.7958.71 2026-03-14
Men200 IM16 1:47.841:57.582:00.89 2026-02-19
Women50 Free25 23.7424.6025.51 2026-02-21
Women100 Free19 51.7553.3854.68 2026-02-21
Women200 Free18 1:52.001:55.911:58.25 2026-02-20
Women500 Free16 5:00.815:12.735:17.81 2026-02-19
Women50 Back19 26.2228.4828.97 2026-02-20
Women100 Back17 56.921:00.471:00.69 2026-02-20
Women200 Back14 2:02.412:10.382:12.18 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast11 30.3831.5232.45 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast10 1:04.971:07.211:08.78 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast9 2:18.272:22.672:27.35 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly20 26.2127.1527.69 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly21 56.1058.691:00.98 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly13 2:05.002:09.982:11.91 2026-02-21
Women100 IM18 58.261:02.181:03.74 2025-12-06
Women200 IM18 2:04.962:10.232:13.37 2026-02-19

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Maine'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 Maine competes in NCAA I with 56 swimmers (25 men, 31 women) and 5 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
16
200 Free
17
500 Free
17
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
7
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
10
50 Breast
14
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
10
100 IM
19
200 IM
16
400 IM
8

Women's event depth

50 Free
25
100 Free
19
200 Free
18
500 Free
16
1000 Free
10
1650 Free
8
50 Back
19
100 Back
17
200 Back
14
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
13
100 IM
18
200 IM
18
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;Direct/Institutional

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline March 1.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineMarch 1Verified
Int'l tuition$36,756Gov data
Total cost (COA)$27,328Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$27,328

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $36,756.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$48,653

Median earnings

Graduation rate 55%. 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 requirementTOEFL iBT — minimum score of 79 (pre-January 2026) or 4.5 (post-January 2026). UMaine’s institution code 3916. Please note: we accept “MyBest Scores” and evaluate these scores the same way we consider superscores for all other tests… source ↗
Verified
Application processSkip the application fee, the standardized tests, and the hassle. source ↗
Verified
International supportThe IEI provides students the language support and cultural knowledge needed to be successful in achieving their educational and career goals. It offers five sessions of 8-weeks each for all levels of English language learning needs. source ↗
Verified
International aidUMaine's initial financial aid offers are based on the assumption that a student will enroll in 15 credits per semester. Some types of aid, including merit ... source ↗
Pending

Is University of Maine a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Maine competes in NCAA I and carries 56 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 ($27,328) 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 Maine'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 Maine's English requirements for international students?University of Maine 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 Maine?University of Maine has a total annual cost of attendance of about $27,328 (international tuition $36,756).
Does University of Maine offer financial aid to international students?University of Maine's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Maine's swim program?University of Maine competes in NCAA I and carries 56 swimmers (25 men, 31 women) with 5 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 43.90 with a median of 49.50.

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