NCAA I swimming program

University of TennesseeSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Tennessee 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

50-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
41.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.9% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$33,678

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 74%; median earnings $60,249 (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 Free16 18.1919.6619.99 2026-03-27
Men100 Free13 40.1541.8343.40 2026-03-28
Men200 Free12 1:29.791:34.951:35.75 2026-03-26
Men500 Free6 4:11.864:20.164:20.94 2026-03-27
Men50 Back7 20.6721.4122.43 2026-03-25
Men100 Back7 44.3945.2046.96 2026-03-27
Men200 Back6 1:38.211:40.251:41.11 2026-03-28
Men50 Breast7 23.9924.5724.86 2026-02-18
Men100 Breast6 51.1752.5953.53 2026-03-26
Men200 Breast6 1:50.261:53.351:56.53 2026-03-27
Men50 Fly11 20.3521.1421.49 2026-02-28
Men100 Fly15 43.9346.4747.67 2026-03-26
Men200 Fly5 1:39.341:43.391:46.43 2026-03-28
Men100 IM5 48.9450.6751.52 2025-02-01
Men200 IM8 1:44.281:44.981:46.71 2026-02-21
Women50 Free23 20.8722.5222.88 2026-03-20
Women100 Free21 46.0148.3449.25 2026-03-21
Women200 Free17 1:41.711:45.391:46.73 2026-03-19
Women500 Free11 4:32.824:45.054:48.16 2026-03-20
Women50 Back14 23.6524.9125.77 2026-03-20
Women100 Back13 50.5051.9754.01 2026-03-20
Women200 Back8 1:51.291:52.661:54.85 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast11 26.4827.8429.36 2026-03-19
Women100 Breast11 56.9359.211:02.15 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast8 2:06.572:10.332:12.15 2026-02-28
Women50 Fly16 23.4524.5424.78 2026-03-19
Women100 Fly19 50.4653.1653.90 2026-03-19
Women200 Fly8 1:51.521:56.472:01.12 2026-03-21
Women100 IM6 54.9955.4856.09 2025-03-01
Women200 IM13 1:54.261:57.632:00.61 2026-02-28

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how University of Tennessee'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 Tennessee competes in NCAA I with 50 swimmers and 14 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
16
100 Free
13
200 Free
12
500 Free
6
1000 Free
4
50 Back
7
100 Back
7
200 Back
6
50 Breast
7
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
6
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
15
200 Fly
5
100 IM
5
200 IM
8
400 IM
5

Women's event depth

50 Free
23
100 Free
21
200 Free
17
500 Free
11
1000 Free
4
50 Back
14
100 Back
13
200 Back
8
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
19
200 Fly
8
100 IM
6
200 IM
13
400 IM
6

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 Not disclosed.

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 deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$33,256Gov data
Total cost (COA)$33,678Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$33,678

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $33,256.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$60,249

Median earnings

Graduation rate 74%. 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 requirementAll applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents must submit an English proficiency score from one of our approved exams and meet the minimum score in the table below to be considered for admissions source ↗
Verified
Application processUnfortunately, the application fee cannot be waived for international applicants. source ↗
Verified
International aidUT does not provide fully funded scholarships for international students. source ↗
Pending

Is University of Tennessee a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Tennessee competes in NCAA I and carries 50 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 ($33,678) 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 Tennessee'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 Tennessee's English requirements for international students?University of Tennessee 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 Tennessee?University of Tennessee has a total annual cost of attendance of about $33,678 (international tuition $33,256).
Does University of Tennessee offer financial aid to international students?University of Tennessee's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Tennessee's swim program?University of Tennessee competes in NCAA I and carries 50 swimmers with 14 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 40.15 with a median of 43.40.

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