NCAA III swimming program

Washington & Lee UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Washington & Lee University 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

61-swimmer roster

28 men and 33 women, 3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
14.0%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 8.2% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$87,000

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 94%; median earnings $94,810 (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 Free27 20.2521.5922.06 2026-03-19
Men100 Free17 44.0846.8247.70 2026-03-21
Men200 Free14 1:37.171:42.311:43.08 2026-03-20
Men500 Free10 4:30.884:39.864:42.02 2026-02-12
Men50 Back14 22.8624.9325.20 2026-02-22
Men100 Back14 49.2152.4953.14 2026-02-22
Men200 Back11 1:51.501:54.531:56.64 2026-02-14
Men50 Breast11 25.3326.8527.47 2026-02-14
Men100 Breast11 54.9158.1758.60 2026-02-22
Men200 Breast11 2:03.552:06.732:09.14 2026-02-14
Men50 Fly13 22.7523.7124.08 2026-02-13
Men100 Fly17 49.2151.8152.41 2026-02-13
Men200 Fly9 1:50.891:55.481:57.98 2026-02-14
Men100 IM9 52.8753.6256.09 2023-11-19
Men200 IM15 1:47.781:54.221:55.85 2026-03-18
Women50 Free31 24.1425.1325.85 2026-02-14
Women100 Free23 52.9053.9455.24 2026-02-14
Women200 Free17 1:55.751:57.271:58.54 2026-02-13
Women500 Free14 5:06.475:12.275:14.26 2026-02-12
Women50 Back19 27.4628.6829.81 2026-02-14
Women100 Back17 57.581:00.241:02.45 2026-02-14
Women200 Back10 2:02.802:07.462:10.30 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast11 30.1830.8031.54 2026-02-13
Women100 Breast12 1:05.081:06.331:09.26 2026-02-13
Women200 Breast9 2:21.672:24.872:26.91 2026-02-14
Women50 Fly18 26.2927.4328.01 2026-02-13
Women100 Fly21 56.3058.941:00.37 2026-02-22
Women200 Fly11 2:06.622:08.222:10.24 2026-02-14
Women100 IM7 1:00.151:03.331:03.71 2023-11-19
Women200 IM14 2:06.312:09.412:11.69 2026-02-12

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Washington & Lee University'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.

Washington & Lee University competes in NCAA III with 61 swimmers (28 men, 33 women) and 3 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
27
100 Free
17
200 Free
14
500 Free
10
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
4
50 Back
14
100 Back
14
200 Back
11
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
11
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
17
200 Fly
9
100 IM
9
200 IM
15
400 IM
7

Women's event depth

50 Free
31
100 Free
23
200 Free
17
500 Free
14
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
5
50 Back
19
100 Back
17
200 Back
10
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
18
100 Fly
21
200 Fly
11
100 IM
7
200 IM
14
400 IM
7

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 7.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Common App;Coalition;QuestBridge

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

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimum100Pending
IELTS minimum7.0Pending
Application systemsCommon App;Coalition;QuestBridgeVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJAN 5Verified
Int'l tuition$68,045Gov data
Total cost (COA)$87,000Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$87,000

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $68,045.

Need-aware

International aid policy

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

$94,810

Median earnings

Graduation rate 94%. 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 aidScholarships and/or financial aid application ( international students are eligible for both at W&L; see international aid instructions ) source ↗
Verified
Application processWhile we are not able to offer admission staff or alumni interviews for international students living abroad, we strongly encourage students to consider adding an InitialView interview to their application for consideration. source ↗
Verified
English requirementSuccessful applicants typically report proficiency levels at or above the following, though we always consider English proficiency scores in context as part of the overall holistic review: DET: 130 IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 100 source ↗
Pending

Is Washington & Lee University a good fit for international swimmers?

Washington & Lee University competes in NCAA III and carries 61 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 / 7.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($87,000) 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 Washington & Lee University'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 Washington & Lee University's English requirements for international students?Washington & Lee University lists a minimum TOEFL of 100 and IELTS 7.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Washington & Lee University?Washington & Lee University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $87,000 (international tuition $68,045).
Does Washington & Lee University offer financial aid to international students?Washington & Lee University's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Washington & Lee University's swim program?Washington & Lee University competes in NCAA III and carries 61 swimmers (28 men, 33 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.08 with a median of 47.70.

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