NCAA III swimming program

US Merchant Marine AcademySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review US Merchant Marine Academy's swim level by event, roster profile, and international admissions requirements — cost, aid and verified source evidence. Use this page to decide whether US Merchant Marine Academy belongs on your college list.

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

US Merchant Marine Academy 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

41-swimmer roster

25 men and 16 women, 4 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
34.2%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.1% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$9,168

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 82%; median earnings $90,610 (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 Free24 20.5422.1322.77 2026-02-21
Men100 Free23 44.5447.8649.40 2026-02-21
Men200 Free20 1:40.711:46.941:48.29 2026-02-21
Men500 Free14 4:32.404:46.884:59.18 2026-02-13
Men50 Back19 22.6124.9527.17 2026-02-21
Men100 Back18 48.6252.4556.31 2026-02-21
Men200 Back6 1:47.251:53.741:55.27 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast17 25.5427.2529.69 2026-02-14
Men100 Breast17 55.1558.541:04.04 2026-02-14
Men200 Breast10 2:00.952:07.172:11.03 2026-02-15
Men50 Fly19 22.5923.8024.55 2026-02-21
Men100 Fly21 49.7650.8953.59 2026-02-21
Men200 Fly11 1:49.691:55.391:56.99 2026-02-21
Men200 IM15 1:50.221:54.111:58.44 2026-02-14
Women50 Free18 24.4926.0327.05 2026-02-21
Women100 Free16 53.4956.9757.91 2026-02-21
Women200 Free15 1:56.232:04.382:09.28 2026-02-14
Women500 Free12 5:15.915:24.725:46.78 2026-02-13
Women50 Back16 28.3231.4733.09 2026-02-21
Women100 Back14 1:01.311:07.251:11.48 2026-02-14
Women200 Back11 2:11.522:16.452:23.98 2026-02-15
Women50 Breast12 30.8133.0534.95 2026-02-21
Women100 Breast12 1:06.901:11.521:13.53 2026-02-21
Women200 Breast9 2:28.492:32.852:39.77 2026-02-15
Women50 Fly11 27.5228.9832.17 2026-02-14
Women100 Fly14 59.751:04.691:06.69 2026-02-14
Women200 Fly6 2:17.132:18.892:25.20 2026-02-15
Women200 IM12 2:14.542:18.092:22.51 2026-02-21

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how US Merchant Marine Academy'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.

US Merchant Marine Academy competes in NCAA III with 41 swimmers (25 men, 16 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
24
100 Free
23
200 Free
20
500 Free
14
1000 Free
9
1650 Free
8
50 Back
19
100 Back
18
200 Back
6
50 Breast
17
100 Breast
17
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
19
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
11
200 IM
15
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
18
100 Free
16
200 Free
15
500 Free
12
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
4
50 Back
16
100 Back
14
200 Back
11
50 Breast
12
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
11
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
6
200 IM
12
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 Not disclosed · 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

None

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application feeNot disclosedNot disclosed
RD deadlineNot disclosedNot disclosed
Int'l tuition$895Gov data
Total cost (COA)$9,168Gov data
Aid for internationalNonePending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$9,168

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $895.

None

International aid policy

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

$90,610

Median earnings

Graduation rate 82%. 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 United States does not offer any scholarships, grants, or other financial assistance or aid for international students to attend the Academy. source ↗
Pending

Is US Merchant Marine Academy a good fit for international swimmers?

US Merchant Marine Academy competes in NCAA III and carries 41 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 (Not disclosed TOEFL / Not disclosed IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($9,168) and aid (None) — all shown above with source status.

How to use this page

Start with the event standards to see if your times are near US Merchant Marine Academy'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 US Merchant Marine Academy's English requirements for international students?US Merchant Marine Academy has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend US Merchant Marine Academy?US Merchant Marine Academy has a total annual cost of attendance of about $9,168 (international tuition $895).
Does US Merchant Marine Academy offer financial aid to international students?US Merchant Marine Academy's international aid policy is recorded as: None.
How competitive is US Merchant Marine Academy's swim program?US Merchant Marine Academy competes in NCAA III and carries 41 swimmers (25 men, 16 women) with 4 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.54 with a median of 49.40.

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