NCAA I swimming program

University of RichmondSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Richmond 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

23-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
22.2%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 10.7% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$80,961

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 85%; median earnings $76,178 (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 Free17 21.9823.0824.20 2026-03-12
Women100 Free14 48.7850.3451.30 2026-03-14
Women200 Free16 1:48.921:51.621:54.09 2026-03-13
Women500 Free9 4:53.114:54.844:55.32 2026-03-12
Women50 Back11 24.8627.1227.48 2026-03-13
Women100 Back11 53.2956.4657.05 2026-03-13
Women200 Back11 1:56.122:01.792:08.31 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast8 28.8030.0031.04 2026-03-12
Women100 Breast8 1:01.881:04.121:05.59 2026-03-13
Women200 Breast7 2:14.192:19.002:20.02 2026-02-21
Women50 Fly15 25.3026.2326.40 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly17 54.4456.3456.95 2026-03-13
Women200 Fly8 2:03.122:03.672:06.44 2026-03-14
Women100 IM5 56.9857.4659.47 2026-03-14
Women200 IM12 1:59.502:02.342:08.27 2026-03-12

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Richmond'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 Richmond competes in NCAA I with 23 swimmers and 2 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
17
100 Free
14
200 Free
16
500 Free
9
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
6
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
11
50 Breast
8
100 Breast
8
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
8
100 IM
5
200 IM
12
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 100 · IELTS 7.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Coalition

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline Jan 01.

Aid

Full-need

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum100Verified
IELTS minimum7.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJan 01Verified
Int'l tuition$65,230Gov data
Total cost (COA)$80,961Gov data
Aid for internationalFull-needVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$80,961

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $65,230.

Full-need

International aid policy

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

$76,178

Median earnings

Graduation rate 85%. 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 aidThe University of Richmond is committed to meeting the full demonstrated financial need of all admitted domestic and international applicants. source ↗
Verified
English requirementHere are the guidelines for competitive scores that fulfill or waive our English proficiency testing requirement: 100 or 5.5 (Updated Scoring) TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition 7.5 IELTS or IELTS Indicator 135 Duolingo 28 ACT English sect… source ↗
Verified
Application processRichmond accepts first-year applications through either the Common Application or the Coalition Application. source ↗
Verified

Is University of Richmond a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Richmond competes in NCAA I and carries 23 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 (100 TOEFL / 7.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($80,961) and aid (Full-need) — 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 Richmond'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 Richmond's English requirements for international students?University of Richmond lists a minimum TOEFL of 100 and IELTS 7.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Richmond?University of Richmond has a total annual cost of attendance of about $80,961 (international tuition $65,230).
Does University of Richmond offer financial aid to international students?University of Richmond's international aid policy is recorded as: Full-need.
How competitive is University of Richmond's swim program?University of Richmond competes in NCAA I and carries 23 swimmers with 2 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 21.98.

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