NCAA II swimming program

West Chester UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

West Chester 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 II

42-swimmer roster

23 men and 19 women, 9 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
78.4%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 0.3% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$28,394

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 71%; median earnings $61,258 (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 Free14 20.2321.1921.67 2026-02-21
Men100 Free15 44.4246.1947.28 2026-02-21
Men200 Free12 1:37.971:39.831:42.78 2026-03-12
Men500 Free8 4:21.714:24.964:30.19 2026-03-13
Men50 Back10 22.6624.0525.13 2026-02-20
Men100 Back9 48.2550.4551.39 2026-02-21
Men200 Back6 1:46.081:49.221:49.54 2026-02-21
Men50 Breast6 26.0626.2626.71 2026-02-20
Men100 Breast6 55.5655.9556.62 2026-02-20
Men200 Breast4 2:01.572:01.672:02.08 2026-02-21
Men50 Fly9 22.1223.0423.36 2026-02-19
Men100 Fly13 48.6049.7250.57 2026-02-19
Men200 Fly5 1:48.891:49.501:52.30 2026-02-20
Men200 IM11 1:46.751:51.511:53.25 2026-02-18
Women50 Free12 23.6624.1825.07 2026-02-19
Women100 Free12 51.8352.8653.88 2026-02-21
Women200 Free11 1:53.031:53.231:56.52 2026-02-19
Women500 Free7 4:58.335:06.575:10.00 2026-03-13
Women50 Back7 26.5627.0427.52 2026-02-20
Women100 Back7 56.0557.6958.96 2026-02-20
Women200 Back6 2:01.942:03.252:07.00 2026-02-21
Women50 Breast6 30.0830.3530.84 2026-02-20
Women100 Breast6 1:04.241:04.651:05.81 2026-02-20
Women200 Breast3 2:16.992:17.502:18.01 2026-03-14
Women50 Fly5 26.1126.4227.94 2026-02-19
Women100 Fly9 56.5259.451:00.01 2026-02-19
Women200 Fly4 2:07.662:08.792:10.94 2026-02-20
Women200 IM9 2:03.412:04.202:08.49 2026-03-11

NCAA II recruiting standards by event

See how West Chester University's level compares — full NCAA II 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.

West Chester University competes in NCAA II with 42 swimmers (23 men, 19 women) and 9 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
14
100 Free
15
200 Free
12
500 Free
8
1000 Free
6
1650 Free
6
50 Back
10
100 Back
9
200 Back
6
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
4
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
13
200 Fly
5
200 IM
11
400 IM
9

Women's event depth

50 Free
12
100 Free
12
200 Free
11
500 Free
7
1000 Free
5
1650 Free
5
50 Back
7
100 Back
7
200 Back
6
50 Breast
6
100 Breast
6
200 Breast
3
50 Fly
5
100 Fly
9
200 Fly
4
200 IM
9
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 6.0

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

Application systems, fee $45, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedPending
IELTS minimum6.0Pending
Application systemsNot disclosedVerified
Application fee$45Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$22,599Gov data
Total cost (COA)$28,394Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidVerified

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$28,394

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $22,599.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$61,258

Median earnings

Graduation rate 71%. 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 aidInternational students are not eligible for federal financial aid. However, the Office of Admissions has a limited number of scholarships for distribution to select international (F-1) visa students. source ↗
Verified
Application processPay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver Policy . source ↗
Verified
English requirementAn overall IELTS - Academic Test score at band 6.0 or above is required, and minimum scores of 6.0 for speaking, listening, reading, and writing are preferred ... source ↗
Pending

Is West Chester University a good fit for international swimmers?

West Chester University competes in NCAA II and carries 42 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 / 6.0 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($28,394) 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 West Chester 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 West Chester University's English requirements for international students?West Chester University lists IELTS 6.0 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend West Chester University?West Chester University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $28,394 (international tuition $22,599).
Does West Chester University offer financial aid to international students?West Chester University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is West Chester University's swim program?West Chester University competes in NCAA II and carries 42 swimmers (23 men, 19 women) with 9 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 44.42 with a median of 47.28.

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