NCAA III swimming program

University of RochesterSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Rochester 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 III

52-swimmer roster

20 men and 32 women, 4 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
40.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 22.5% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$85,962

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 85%; median earnings $79,042 (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 Free21 20.6021.6022.15 2026-02-12
Men100 Free17 46.1547.1648.62 2026-02-14
Men200 Free14 1:41.061:44.061:46.66 2026-02-13
Men500 Free11 4:41.604:44.794:46.02 2026-02-12
Men50 Back12 23.6225.5027.40 2026-02-13
Men100 Back9 49.3953.4356.44 2026-02-13
Men200 Back10 1:47.962:00.092:02.74 2026-02-14
Men50 Breast13 25.8028.0828.45 2026-02-13
Men100 Breast13 55.351:00.481:01.36 2026-02-13
Men200 Breast10 2:04.072:10.502:15.23 2026-02-14
Men50 Fly16 22.5024.1424.63 2026-02-21
Men100 Fly20 48.3852.1954.77 2026-02-21
Men200 Fly9 1:55.581:57.462:05.10 2026-02-14
Men200 IM16 1:55.061:59.172:04.20 2026-02-12
Women50 Free24 24.0325.1926.02 2026-02-12
Women100 Free16 52.3855.1156.13 2026-02-21
Women200 Free25 1:55.111:58.822:01.40 2026-02-20
Women500 Free19 5:10.545:17.415:26.58 2026-02-12
Women50 Back16 27.0428.6829.95 2026-02-13
Women100 Back14 58.601:00.311:02.13 2026-02-13
Women200 Back10 2:06.992:07.862:12.06 2026-02-14
Women50 Breast10 29.9332.2134.05 2026-02-13
Women100 Breast11 1:04.361:09.121:14.31 2026-02-13
Women200 Breast7 2:21.542:34.372:36.52 2026-02-14
Women50 Fly15 26.6627.7628.39 2026-02-20
Women100 Fly17 58.2759.921:00.95 2026-02-20
Women200 Fly12 2:07.372:11.372:14.45 2026-02-21
Women200 IM16 2:09.342:12.322:15.84 2026-02-12

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how University of Rochester's level compares — full NCAA III 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 Rochester competes in NCAA III with 52 swimmers (20 men, 32 women) and 4 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
21
100 Free
17
200 Free
14
500 Free
11
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
50 Back
12
100 Back
9
200 Back
10
50 Breast
13
100 Breast
13
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
20
200 Fly
9
200 IM
16
400 IM
6

Women's event depth

50 Free
24
100 Free
16
200 Free
25
500 Free
19
1000 Free
15
1650 Free
4
50 Back
16
100 Back
14
200 Back
10
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
7
50 Fly
15
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
12
200 IM
16
400 IM
10

International admissions requirements.

What an international applicant needs — each field with its source status. "Not disclosed" is never treated as zero.

Language

TOEFL 83 · IELTS 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Coalition

Application systems, fee Not disclosed, RD deadline January 5.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum83Verified
IELTS minimum6.5Verified
Application systemsCommon App;CoalitionVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJanuary 5Verified
Int'l tuition$67,080Gov data
Total cost (COA)$85,962Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$85,962

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $67,080.

Need-aware

International aid policy

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

$79,042

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 aidInternational students at the University of Rochester are eligible for both merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid. source ↗
Verified
English requirementBachelor of Music (BM) 4 83 iBT 115 6.5 176 source ↗
Verified
Application processYou may apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application, and you’ll be reviewed in the same holistic way as all other applicants. source ↗
Verified

Is University of Rochester a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Rochester competes in NCAA III 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 (83 TOEFL / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($85,962) and aid (Need-aware) — 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 Rochester'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 Rochester's English requirements for international students?University of Rochester lists a minimum TOEFL of 83 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Rochester?University of Rochester has a total annual cost of attendance of about $85,962 (international tuition $67,080).
Does University of Rochester offer financial aid to international students?University of Rochester's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is University of Rochester's swim program?University of Rochester competes in NCAA III and carries 52 swimmers (20 men, 32 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.15 with a median of 48.62.

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