NCAA I swimming program

University of NebraskaSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Nebraska 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

21-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
87.5%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.8% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$26,697

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 67%; median earnings $56,887 (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 Free15 22.1723.5024.27 2026-03-20
Women100 Free14 48.5650.2553.02 2026-03-21
Women200 Free12 1:44.821:47.151:50.41 2026-02-21
Women500 Free9 4:38.774:51.244:53.56 2026-03-20
Women50 Back8 24.9526.1626.88 2026-02-18
Women100 Back7 53.5454.8855.35 2026-02-21
Women200 Back5 1:56.651:57.131:58.60 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast4 28.7529.0829.54 2026-02-21
Women100 Breast4 1:01.201:02.461:02.92 2026-02-21
Women200 Breast4 2:13.792:15.602:17.16 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly11 23.9225.5526.65 2026-02-21
Women100 Fly15 51.7555.1357.40 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly4 1:56.531:57.781:58.52 2026-02-21
Women100 IM4 58.1959.441:00.30 2026-01-16
Women200 IM7 2:00.862:02.472:04.31 2026-02-21

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Nebraska'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 Nebraska competes in NCAA I with 21 swimmers 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
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
15
100 Free
14
200 Free
12
500 Free
9
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
3
50 Back
8
100 Back
7
200 Back
5
50 Breast
4
100 Breast
4
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
4
100 IM
4
200 IM
7
400 IM
8

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 $45, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Unclear

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum79Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;Direct/InstitutionalVerified
Application fee$45Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$28,584Gov data
Total cost (COA)$26,697Gov data
Aid for internationalUnclearNot disclosed

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$26,697

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $28,584.

Unclear

International aid policy

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

$56,887

Median earnings

Graduation rate 67%. 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 Internet-Based (old) 79 (minimum across sub scores 18) IELTS 6.5 (minimum across sub scores 6.0) Duolingo English Test 110 (minimum across sub scores 105) source ↗
Verified
Application processInternational first-year students can apply through the Common Application or Nebraska's application . source ↗
Verified
International aidNo need-based financial aid is available to international students. The merit scholarship range from U.S.$6,000 to U.S.$22,000 per academic year source ↗
Web source

Is University of Nebraska a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Nebraska competes in NCAA I and carries 21 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 ($26,697) 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 Nebraska'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 Nebraska's English requirements for international students?University of Nebraska 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 Nebraska?University of Nebraska has a total annual cost of attendance of about $26,697 (international tuition $28,584).
Does University of Nebraska offer financial aid to international students?University of Nebraska's international aid policy is recorded as: Unclear.
How competitive is University of Nebraska's swim program?University of Nebraska competes in NCAA I and carries 21 swimmers with 5 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 22.17.

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