NAIA swimming program

University of Tennessee-SouthernSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

University of Tennessee-Southern 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
NAIA

16-swimmer roster

10 men and 6 women, 2 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
86.7%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 8.3% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$24,750

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 37%; median earnings $38,924 (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 Free10 20.8522.2023.34 2026-02-13
Men100 Free9 46.5148.0849.52 2026-02-14
Men200 Free6 1:44.461:45.001:46.84 2026-03-06
Men500 Free4 4:36.604:41.034:46.98 2026-03-05
Men50 Back7 24.0426.1227.32 2026-02-12
Men100 Back7 51.9355.8158.82 2026-02-13
Men50 Breast5 26.5528.2628.65 2025-12-05
Men100 Breast3 57.9259.111:00.30 2026-02-13
Men50 Fly5 23.6024.1825.31 2026-02-13
Men100 Fly6 51.4652.5355.20 2026-02-13
Men200 IM4 1:58.972:02.232:05.11 2026-02-12
Women50 Free8 25.6326.0026.45 2026-02-13
Women100 Free7 54.0556.4557.43 2026-02-14
Women200 Free6 1:56.982:04.302:04.86 2026-02-13
Women500 Free5 5:09.095:37.925:41.31 2026-02-12
Women50 Back5 23.9427.5928.77 2026-02-13
Women100 Back5 57.651:02.501:06.11 2026-02-13
Women50 Breast3 31.6933.4935.30 2026-02-13
Women100 Breast3 1:07.511:11.441:15.37 2026-02-13
Women100 Fly3 58.571:03.921:09.26 2026-01-17
Women200 IM3 2:14.472:16.782:19.10 2026-02-12

NAIA recruiting standards by event

See how University of Tennessee-Southern's level compares — full NAIA 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-Southern competes in NAIA with 16 swimmers (10 men, 6 women) 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
10
100 Free
9
200 Free
6
500 Free
4
50 Back
7
100 Back
7
50 Breast
5
100 Breast
3
50 Fly
5
100 Fly
6
200 IM
4

Women's event depth

50 Free
8
100 Free
7
200 Free
6
500 Free
5
50 Back
5
100 Back
5
50 Breast
3
100 Breast
3
50 Fly
100 Fly
3
200 IM
3

International admissions requirements.

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

Language

TOEFL 70 · IELTS Not disclosed

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

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

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum70Verified
IELTS minimumNot disclosedVerified
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$10,924Gov data
Total cost (COA)$24,750Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$24,750

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $10,924.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$38,924

Median earnings

Graduation rate 37%. 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 requirementIf your first language is not English, a TOEFL score of 70 with sub-scores of 17 or 18 is the minimum requirement for placement in university-level courses. source ↗
Verified
International aidBased on both your GPA and ACT (SAT) scores together, you may automatically qualify for renewable merit scholarships—no separate application required. source ↗
Pending

Is University of Tennessee-Southern a good fit for international swimmers?

University of Tennessee-Southern competes in NAIA and carries 16 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 (70 TOEFL / Not disclosed IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($24,750) 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-Southern'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-Southern's English requirements for international students?University of Tennessee-Southern lists a minimum TOEFL of 70 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend University of Tennessee-Southern?University of Tennessee-Southern has a total annual cost of attendance of about $24,750 (international tuition $10,924).
Does University of Tennessee-Southern offer financial aid to international students?University of Tennessee-Southern's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is University of Tennessee-Southern's swim program?University of Tennessee-Southern competes in NAIA and carries 16 swimmers (10 men, 6 women) with 2 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.51 with a median of 49.52.

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