NCAA I swimming program

Washington State UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

Review Washington State 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 State University belongs on your college list.

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

Washington State 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 I

27-swimmer roster

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

Admissions
86.6%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 2.3% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$27,648

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 60%; median earnings $68,905 (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
Women50 Free26 21.8123.0723.84 2026-03-20
Women100 Free23 47.4550.0051.06 2026-03-21
Women200 Free21 1:46.741:49.661:52.07 2026-02-20
Women500 Free13 4:45.644:51.254:57.19 2026-02-18
Women50 Back11 24.6025.9926.74 2026-02-20
Women100 Back11 52.1754.5356.30 2026-02-21
Women200 Back7 1:55.661:56.541:58.34 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast10 27.6428.5029.23 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast11 58.831:01.251:03.32 2026-03-19
Women200 Breast10 2:06.182:15.702:19.02 2026-03-20
Women50 Fly16 24.5525.0325.66 2026-02-19
Women100 Fly22 52.6055.0356.77 2026-02-19
Women200 Fly10 1:54.872:01.622:03.96 2026-02-20
Women100 IM12 54.8657.2859.47 2026-01-30
Women200 IM14 1:57.812:03.052:09.41 2026-02-18

NCAA I recruiting standards by event

See how Washington State University'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.

Washington State University competes in NCAA I with 27 swimmers and 6 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
100 Free
200 Free
500 Free
1000 Free
1650 Free
50 Back
100 Back
200 Back
50 Breast
100 Breast
200 Breast
50 Fly
100 Fly
200 Fly
100 IM
200 IM
400 IM

Women's event depth

50 Free
26
100 Free
23
200 Free
21
500 Free
13
1000 Free
8
1650 Free
7
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
7
50 Breast
10
100 Breast
11
200 Breast
10
50 Fly
16
100 Fly
22
200 Fly
10
100 IM
12
200 IM
14
400 IM
8

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;WSU application;Cialfo

Application systems, fee $70, 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;WSU application;CialfoVerified
Application fee$70Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$29,950Gov data
Total cost (COA)$27,648Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$27,648

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $29,950.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$68,905

Median earnings

Graduation rate 60%. 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 requirementTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) : minimum score 550 (paper test), 79 (electronic test), 213 (computer-based test) IELTS (International English Language Testing System) : minimum score 6.5 source ↗
Verified
Application processYou may apply for admission using the WSU application, the Common App if you are applying as a first-year undergraduate, or through the Cialfo application if your school is a member of Cialfo. source ↗
Verified
International supportWSU ISSS (International and Student Scholar Services) defines “initial term” as: A student’s first semester for direct entry bridge, undergraduate, or graduate students. source ↗
Verified
International aidInternational students are automatically considered for scholarships upon admission to WSU. source ↗
Pending

Is Washington State University a good fit for international swimmers?

Washington State University competes in NCAA I and carries 27 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 ($27,648) 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 Washington State 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 State University's English requirements for international students?Washington State University lists a minimum TOEFL of 79 and IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Washington State University?Washington State University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $27,648 (international tuition $29,950).
Does Washington State University offer financial aid to international students?Washington State University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Washington State University's swim program?Washington State University competes in NCAA I and carries 27 swimmers with 6 coaches. For example, its Women 50 Free roster best is 21.81.

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