NCAA III swimming program

Widener UniversitySwimming Recruiting & International Admissions

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

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

Widener 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

34-swimmer roster

15 men and 19 women, 7 coaches. See the event time bands below to gauge the recruiting standard.

Admissions
70.9%

Selectivity & int'l share

International students make up 1.6% of the student body. Language, deadlines and aid are detailed below with source status.

Cost & outcome
$70,621

Total annual cost

Graduation rate 68%; median earnings $70,920 (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 Free18 21.3922.4523.99 2026-02-15
Men100 Free16 46.5149.4151.41 2026-02-15
Men200 Free13 1:41.471:52.341:53.70 2026-02-14
Men500 Free10 4:37.415:04.265:17.42 2026-02-12
Men50 Back9 24.0826.7828.19 2026-02-12
Men100 Back7 52.1458.031:01.92 2026-02-14
Men200 Back5 1:55.052:07.372:07.83 2026-02-15
Men50 Breast11 26.3328.9531.48 2026-02-14
Men100 Breast10 56.221:01.591:06.20 2026-02-14
Men200 Breast8 2:04.992:15.992:25.41 2026-02-15
Men50 Fly13 23.0925.1326.04 2026-01-21
Men100 Fly14 50.1954.0256.41 2026-02-13
Men200 Fly9 1:55.642:03.552:04.77 2026-02-14
Men100 IM3 1:01.991:02.671:03.36 2025-11-14
Men200 IM13 1:53.132:04.952:13.37 2026-02-12
Women50 Free21 24.9426.6027.50 2026-02-15
Women100 Free17 53.7859.211:00.65 2026-02-15
Women200 Free15 1:56.892:10.752:14.70 2026-02-14
Women500 Free10 5:25.935:47.125:57.25 2026-02-12
Women50 Back11 29.0430.6231.86 2026-02-14
Women100 Back11 1:01.871:03.601:07.13 2026-02-14
Women200 Back9 2:17.062:18.772:21.34 2026-02-15
Women50 Breast11 32.5133.7736.74 2026-02-14
Women100 Breast12 1:09.571:12.171:17.47 2026-02-14
Women200 Breast9 2:34.972:36.812:38.85 2026-02-15
Women50 Fly9 28.8029.2230.96 2026-02-13
Women100 Fly10 1:02.501:04.891:09.46 2026-02-13
Women200 Fly7 2:19.622:29.712:34.49 2026-02-14
Women100 IM3 1:04.421:05.521:06.62 2025-11-14
Women200 IM12 2:19.712:24.922:26.15 2026-02-12

NCAA III recruiting standards by event

See how Widener 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.

Widener University competes in NCAA III with 34 swimmers (15 men, 19 women) and 7 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
18
100 Free
16
200 Free
13
500 Free
10
1000 Free
7
1650 Free
3
50 Back
9
100 Back
7
200 Back
5
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
10
200 Breast
8
50 Fly
13
100 Fly
14
200 Fly
9
100 IM
3
200 IM
13
400 IM
4

Women's event depth

50 Free
21
100 Free
17
200 Free
15
500 Free
10
1000 Free
11
1650 Free
3
50 Back
11
100 Back
11
200 Back
9
50 Breast
11
100 Breast
12
200 Breast
9
50 Fly
9
100 Fly
10
200 Fly
7
100 IM
3
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 6.5

Minimum English scores international applicants are expected to meet.

Application

Not disclosed

Application systems, fee $0, RD deadline Not disclosed.

Aid

Merit aid

International financial aid policy recorded for 2025-2026.

FieldValueSource status
TOEFL minimumNot disclosedPending
IELTS minimum6.5Pending
Application systemsNot disclosedVerified
Application fee$0Verified
RD deadlineNot disclosedVerified
Int'l tuition$55,730Gov data
Total cost (COA)$70,621Gov data
Aid for internationalMerit aidPending

Cost, aid and outcomes.

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

$70,621

Total cost of attendance

Annual total cost from government data. International tuition $55,730.

Merit aid

International aid policy

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

$70,920

Median earnings

Graduation rate 68%. 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.

Application processComplete your free online application source ↗
Verified
International aidExclusive Widener Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students · Widener Presidential Scholarship—starting at $25,000 per year/$100,000 over four years source ↗
Pending
English requirementEnglish Proficiency Score Requirements ; TOEFL Essentials, 8.5 minimum, 8.5 minimum ; IELTS, 6.5, 6.5 ; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE), 58, 58 ; Duolingo ... source ↗
Pending

Is Widener University a good fit for international swimmers?

Widener University competes in NCAA III and carries 34 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 / 6.5 IELTS), application systems, deadlines, total cost ($70,621) 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 Widener 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 Widener University's English requirements for international students?Widener University lists IELTS 6.5 for international applicants (academic year 2025-2026).
How much does it cost to attend Widener University?Widener University has a total annual cost of attendance of about $70,621 (international tuition $55,730).
Does Widener University offer financial aid to international students?Widener University's international aid policy is recorded as: Merit aid.
How competitive is Widener University's swim program?Widener University competes in NCAA III and carries 34 swimmers (15 men, 19 women) with 7 coaches. For example, its men's 100 Free roster best is 46.51 with a median of 51.41.

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