NCAA III swimming program

Washington University in St LouisSwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Washington University in St Louis 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

70-swimmer roster

31 men and 39 women, 3 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
12.1%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 9.0% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$88,488

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 94%; median earnings $86,182 (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 Free30 20.2721.2221.71 2026-03-19
Men100 Free22 44.6346.0546.77 2026-03-21
Men200 Free26 1:38.441:40.101:43.52 2026-03-20
Men500 Free15 4:23.334:31.944:38.07 2026-03-18
Men50 Back20 22.5423.7725.12 2026-03-20
Men100 Back19 47.0950.6252.95 2026-03-18
Men200 Back16 1:43.301:51.011:52.61 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast15 25.5826.4826.90 2026-02-21
Men100 Breast15 54.8256.2557.80 2026-02-21
Men200 Breast14 1:59.722:02.112:06.67 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly17 22.8923.4024.33 2026-02-21
Men100 Fly26 48.9950.8052.97 2026-02-21
Men200 Fly13 1:45.211:49.801:52.76 2026-03-20
Men100 IM12 51.9652.5353.77 2026-01-31
Men200 IM24 1:46.181:52.251:54.78 2026-03-18
Women50 Free32 23.5624.4825.01 2026-03-19
Women100 Free27 51.0552.9753.57 2026-03-21
Women200 Free26 1:50.991:54.291:58.35 2026-03-20
Women500 Free19 4:58.065:06.985:11.17 2026-03-18
Women50 Back16 26.0727.5328.37 2026-03-20
Women100 Back15 56.3457.9259.45 2026-03-18
Women200 Back13 2:01.532:06.502:08.57 2026-03-21
Women50 Breast15 29.2730.7231.55 2026-03-20
Women100 Breast15 1:02.111:05.581:06.68 2026-03-20
Women200 Breast14 2:19.962:22.132:26.05 2026-03-21
Women50 Fly20 26.1327.0227.76 2026-02-21
Women100 Fly25 55.8958.8159.57 2026-02-21
Women200 Fly13 2:04.622:07.812:11.15 2026-02-21
Women100 IM13 59.211:01.071:03.57 2026-01-31
Women200 IM20 2:04.342:07.612:10.05 2026-03-18

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Washington University in St Louis'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 University in St Louis competes in NCAA III with 70 swimmers (31 men, 39 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
30
100 Free
22
200 Free
26
500 Free
15
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
9
50 Back
20
100 Back
19
200 Back
16
50 Breast
15
100 Breast
15
200 Breast
14
50 Fly
17
100 Fly
26
200 Fly
13
100 IM
12
200 IM
24
400 IM
10

Women's event depth

50 Free
32
100 Free
27
200 Free
26
500 Free
19
1000 Free
14
1650 Free
10
50 Back
16
100 Back
15
200 Back
13
50 Breast
15
100 Breast
15
200 Breast
14
50 Fly
20
100 Fly
25
200 Fly
13
100 IM
13
200 IM
20
400 IM
11

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 Jan. 4.

Aid

Need-aware

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
IELTS minimumNot disclosedNot disclosed
Application systemsNot disclosedVerified
Application feeNot disclosedVerified
RD deadlineJan. 4Verified
Int'l tuition$65,790Gov data
Total cost (COA)$88,488Gov data
Aid for internationalNeed-awareVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$88,488

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $65,790.

Need-aware

International aid policy

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

$86,182

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 aidFirst-year International students can receive need-based financial aid. source ↗
Verified
Application processEarly Action Nov. 2 Nov. 17 Dec. 23 Early Decision I Nov. 2 Nov. 17 Dec. 11 Early Decision II Jan. 4 Jan. 11 Feb. 12 Regular Decision Jan. 4 Feb. 1 Apr. 1 source ↗
Verified
English requirementIELTS Academic score of 7.0; Duolingo score of 130. source ↗
Web source

Is Washington University in St Louis a good fit for international swimmers?

Washington University in St Louis competes in NCAA III and carries 70 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 ($88,488) 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 University in St Louis'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 University in St Louis's English requirements for international students?Washington University in St Louis has not publicly disclosed its TOEFL/IELTS minimums for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Washington University in St Louis?Washington University in St Louis has a total annual cost of attendance of about $88,488 (international tuition $65,790).
Does Washington University in St Louis offer financial aid to international students?Washington University in St Louis's international aid policy is recorded as: Need-aware.
How competitive is Washington University in St Louis's swim program?Washington University in St Louis competes in NCAA III and carries 70 swimmers (31 men, 39 women) with 3 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.63 with a median of 46.77.

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